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Add 72/45 and 98/5

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

72/45 + 98/5 is 106/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/45 + 882/45 = 72 + 882/45 = 954/45
5. 954/45 simplified gives 106/5
6. So, 72/45 + 98/5 = 106/5
   In mixed form: 211/5

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