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Add 9/45 and 60/98

9/45 + 60/98 is 199/245.

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,
    9/45 = 9 × 98/45 × 98 = 882/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    60/98 = 60 × 45/98 × 45 = 2700/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/4410 + 2700/4410 = 882 + 2700/4410 = 3582/4410
  5. 3582/4410 simplified gives 199/245
  6. So, 9/45 + 60/98 = 199/245

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