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Add 98/45 and 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

98/45 + 56/24 is 203/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
   56/24 = 56 × 15/24 × 15 = 840/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/360 + 840/360 = 784 + 840/360 = 1624/360
5. 1624/360 simplified gives 203/45
6. So, 98/45 + 56/24 = 203/45
   In mixed form: 423/45

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