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Add 98/45 and 30/50

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 30/50

98/45 + 30/50 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   98/45 = 98 × 10/45 × 10 = 980/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/450 + 270/450 = 980 + 270/450 = 1250/450
5. 1250/450 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 98/45 + 30/50 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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