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Add 98/14 and 5/45

1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 5/45

98/14 + 5/45 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    98/14 = 98 × 45/14 × 45 = 4410/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/630 + 70/630 = 4410 + 70/630 = 4480/630
  5. 4480/630 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 98/14 + 5/45 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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