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Add 8/98 and 42/45

8/98 + 42/45 is 746/735.

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,
    8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    42/45 = 42 × 98/45 × 98 = 4116/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/4410 + 4116/4410 = 360 + 4116/4410 = 4476/4410
  5. 4476/4410 simplified gives 746/735
  6. So, 8/98 + 42/45 = 746/735
    In mixed form: 111/735

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