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Add 98/45 and 25/36

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 25/36

98/45 + 25/36 is 517/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/180 + 125/180 = 392 + 125/180 = 517/180
  5. So, 98/45 + 25/36 = 517/180
    In mixed form: 2157/180

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