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Add 98/42 and 8/45

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 8/45

98/42 + 8/45 is 113/45.

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,
   8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/630 + 112/630 = 1470 + 112/630 = 1582/630
5. 1582/630 simplified gives 113/45
6. So, 98/42 + 8/45 = 113/45
   In mixed form: 223/45

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