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Add 98/24 and 50/45

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

98/24 + 50/45 is 187/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   98/24 = 98 × 15/24 × 15 = 1470/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/360 + 400/360 = 1470 + 400/360 = 1870/360
5. 1870/360 simplified gives 187/36
6. So, 98/24 + 50/45 = 187/36
   In mixed form: 57/36

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