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Add 45/98 and 45/18

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 2 9/18

45/98 + 45/18 is 145/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    45/98 = 45 × 9/98 × 9 = 405/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    45/18 = 45 × 49/18 × 49 = 2205/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/882 + 2205/882 = 405 + 2205/882 = 2610/882
  5. 2610/882 simplified gives 145/49
  6. So, 45/98 + 45/18 = 145/49
    In mixed form: 247/49

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