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Add 54/50 and 98/45

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

54/50 + 98/45 is 733/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   98/45 = 98 × 10/45 × 10 = 980/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/450 + 980/450 = 486 + 980/450 = 1466/450
5. 1466/450 simplified gives 733/225
6. So, 54/50 + 98/45 = 733/225
   In mixed form: 358/225

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