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Add 75/45 and 1/98

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1/98

75/45 + 1/98 is 493/294.

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,
    75/45 = 75 × 98/45 × 98 = 7350/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/4410 + 45/4410 = 7350 + 45/4410 = 7395/4410
  5. 7395/4410 simplified gives 493/294
  6. So, 75/45 + 1/98 = 493/294
    In mixed form: 1199/294

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