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Add 8/98 and 49/45

1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 1 4/45

8/98 + 49/45 is 2581/2205.

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,
    49/45 = 49 × 98/45 × 98 = 4802/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/4410 + 4802/4410 = 360 + 4802/4410 = 5162/4410
  5. 5162/4410 simplified gives 2581/2205
  6. So, 8/98 + 49/45 = 2581/2205
    In mixed form: 1376/2205

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