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Add 45/75 and 98/28

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 3 14/28

45/75 + 98/28 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   98/28 = 98 × 75/28 × 75 = 7350/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/2100 + 7350/2100 = 1260 + 7350/2100 = 8610/2100
5. 8610/2100 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 45/75 + 98/28 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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