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Add 9/45 and 98/49

1^st number: 9/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

9/45 + 98/49 is 11/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   9/45 = 9 × 49/45 × 49 = 441/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   98/49 = 98 × 45/49 × 45 = 4410/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/2205 + 4410/2205 = 441 + 4410/2205 = 4851/2205
5. 4851/2205 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 9/45 + 98/49 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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