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Add 45/90 and 16/98

45/90 + 16/98 is 65/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   45/90 = 45 × 49/90 × 49 = 2205/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/4410 + 720/4410 = 2205 + 720/4410 = 2925/4410
5. 2925/4410 simplified gives 65/98
6. So, 45/90 + 16/98 = 65/98

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