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Add 9/45 and 98/4

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 24 2/4

9/45 + 98/4 is 247/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/180 + 4410/180 = 36 + 4410/180 = 4446/180
  5. 4446/180 simplified gives 247/10
  6. So, 9/45 + 98/4 = 247/10
    In mixed form: 247/10

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