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Add 5/98 and 84/45

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

5/98 + 84/45 is 2819/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   5/98 = 5 × 45/98 × 45 = 225/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   84/45 = 84 × 98/45 × 98 = 8232/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/4410 + 8232/4410 = 225 + 8232/4410 = 8457/4410
5. 8457/4410 simplified gives 2819/1470
6. So, 5/98 + 84/45 = 2819/1470
   In mixed form: 11349/1470

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