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Add 98/45 and 4/8

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 4/8

98/45 + 4/8 is 241/90.

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,
    4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/360 + 180/360 = 784 + 180/360 = 964/360
  5. 964/360 simplified gives 241/90
  6. So, 98/45 + 4/8 = 241/90
    In mixed form: 261/90

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