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Add 81/98 and 5/45

81/98 + 5/45 is 827/882.

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,
    81/98 = 81 × 45/98 × 45 = 3645/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    5/45 = 5 × 98/45 × 98 = 490/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3645/4410 + 490/4410 = 3645 + 490/4410 = 4135/4410
  5. 4135/4410 simplified gives 827/882
  6. So, 81/98 + 5/45 = 827/882

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