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Add 98/45 and 24/8

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 3 0/8

98/45 + 24/8 is 233/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/360 + 1080/360 = 784 + 1080/360 = 1864/360
  5. 1864/360 simplified gives 233/45
  6. So, 98/45 + 24/8 = 233/45
    In mixed form: 58/45

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