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Add 98/18 and 48/45

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

98/18 + 48/45 is 293/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/90 + 96/90 = 490 + 96/90 = 586/90
5. 586/90 simplified gives 293/45
6. So, 98/18 + 48/45 = 293/45
   In mixed form: 623/45

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