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Add 56/98 and 84/45

1st number: 56/98, 2nd number: 1 39/45

56/98 + 84/45 is 256/105.

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,
    56/98 = 56 × 45/98 × 45 = 2520/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    84/45 = 84 × 98/45 × 98 = 8232/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/4410 + 8232/4410 = 2520 + 8232/4410 = 10752/4410
  5. 10752/4410 simplified gives 256/105
  6. So, 56/98 + 84/45 = 256/105
    In mixed form: 246/105

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