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Add 50/45 and 98/7

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 14 0/7

50/45 + 98/7 is 136/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    98/7 = 98 × 45/7 × 45 = 4410/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/315 + 4410/315 = 350 + 4410/315 = 4760/315
  5. 4760/315 simplified gives 136/9
  6. So, 50/45 + 98/7 = 136/9
    In mixed form: 151/9

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