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Add 98/45 and 2/9

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 2/9

98/45 + 2/9 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    98/45 = 98 × 1/45 × 1 = 98/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/45 + 10/45 = 98 + 10/45 = 108/45
  5. 108/45 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 98/45 + 2/9 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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