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Add 5/25 and 98/45

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

5/25 + 98/45 is 107/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   98/45 = 98 × 5/45 × 5 = 490/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/225 + 490/225 = 45 + 490/225 = 535/225
5. 535/225 simplified gives 107/45
6. So, 5/25 + 98/45 = 107/45
   In mixed form: 217/45

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