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Add 98/12 and 45/90

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 45/90

98/12 + 45/90 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   98/12 = 98 × 15/12 × 15 = 1470/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/180 + 90/180 = 1470 + 90/180 = 1560/180
5. 1560/180 simplified gives 26/3
6. So, 98/12 + 45/90 = 26/3
   In mixed form: 82/3

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