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Add 98/45 and 42/28

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

98/45 + 42/28 is 331/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   98/45 = 98 × 28/45 × 28 = 2744/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/1260 + 1890/1260 = 2744 + 1890/1260 = 4634/1260
5. 4634/1260 simplified gives 331/90
6. So, 98/45 + 42/28 = 331/90
   In mixed form: 361/90

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