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Add 45/98 and 18/75

45/98 + 18/75 is 1713/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    45/98 = 45 × 75/98 × 75 = 3375/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    18/75 = 18 × 98/75 × 98 = 1764/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/7350 + 1764/7350 = 3375 + 1764/7350 = 5139/7350
  5. 5139/7350 simplified gives 1713/2450
  6. So, 45/98 + 18/75 = 1713/2450

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