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Add 98/45 and 5/50

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 5/50

98/45 + 5/50 is 41/18.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/450 + 45/450 = 980 + 45/450 = 1025/450
  5. 1025/450 simplified gives 41/18
  6. So, 98/45 + 5/50 = 41/18
    In mixed form: 25/18

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