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Add 50/45 and 1/98

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

50/45 + 1/98 is 989/882.

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,
    50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4900/4410 + 45/4410 = 4900 + 45/4410 = 4945/4410
  5. 4945/4410 simplified gives 989/882
  6. So, 50/45 + 1/98 = 989/882
    In mixed form: 1107/882

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