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Add 45/9 and 5/98

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 5/98

45/9 + 5/98 is 495/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    45/9 = 45 × 98/9 × 98 = 4410/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/882 + 45/882 = 4410 + 45/882 = 4455/882
  5. 4455/882 simplified gives 495/98
  6. So, 45/9 + 5/98 = 495/98
    In mixed form: 55/98

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