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Add 45/84 and 4/98

45/84 + 4/98 is 113/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    45/84 = 45 × 7/84 × 7 = 315/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/588 + 24/588 = 315 + 24/588 = 339/588
  5. 339/588 simplified gives 113/196
  6. So, 45/84 + 4/98 = 113/196

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