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Add 45/60 and 98/40

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

45/60 + 98/40 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/120 + 294/120 = 90 + 294/120 = 384/120
5. 384/120 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 45/60 + 98/40 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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