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Add 98/42 and 5/45

1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 5/45

98/42 + 5/45 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    98/42 = 98 × 15/42 × 15 = 1470/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/630 + 70/630 = 1470 + 70/630 = 1540/630
  5. 1540/630 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 98/42 + 5/45 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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