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Add 45/98 and 50/5

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

45/98 + 50/5 is 1025/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   50/5 = 50 × 98/5 × 98 = 4900/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/490 + 4900/490 = 225 + 4900/490 = 5125/490
5. 5125/490 simplified gives 1025/98
6. So, 45/98 + 50/5 = 1025/98
   In mixed form: 1045/98

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