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Add 49/45 and 6/98

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 6/98

49/45 + 6/98 is 2536/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    49/45 = 49 × 98/45 × 98 = 4802/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    6/98 = 6 × 45/98 × 45 = 270/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/4410 + 270/4410 = 4802 + 270/4410 = 5072/4410
  5. 5072/4410 simplified gives 2536/2205
  6. So, 49/45 + 6/98 = 2536/2205
    In mixed form: 1331/2205

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