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Add 75/45 and 35/98

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 35/98

75/45 + 35/98 is 85/42.

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,
   35/98 = 35 × 45/98 × 45 = 1575/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/4410 + 1575/4410 = 7350 + 1575/4410 = 8925/4410
5. 8925/4410 simplified gives 85/42
6. So, 75/45 + 35/98 = 85/42
   In mixed form: 21/42

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