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Add 98/20 and 45/50

1^st number: 4 18/20, 2^nd number: 45/50

98/20 + 45/50 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   98/20 = 98 × 5/20 × 5 = 490/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/100 + 90/100 = 490 + 90/100 = 580/100
5. 580/100 simplified gives 29/5
6. So, 98/20 + 45/50 = 29/5
   In mixed form: 54/5

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