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Add 98/45 and 14/6

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 2 2/6

98/45 + 14/6 is 203/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    14/6 = 14 × 15/6 × 15 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/90 + 210/90 = 196 + 210/90 = 406/90
  5. 406/90 simplified gives 203/45
  6. So, 98/45 + 14/6 = 203/45
    In mixed form: 423/45

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