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Add 84/45 and 54/98

1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 54/98

84/45 + 54/98 is 1777/735.

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,
    84/45 = 84 × 98/45 × 98 = 8232/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    54/98 = 54 × 45/98 × 45 = 2430/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8232/4410 + 2430/4410 = 8232 + 2430/4410 = 10662/4410
  5. 10662/4410 simplified gives 1777/735
  6. So, 84/45 + 54/98 = 1777/735
    In mixed form: 2307/735

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