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Add 98/45 and 72/8

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 9 0/8

98/45 + 72/8 is 503/45.

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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,
   72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/360 + 3240/360 = 784 + 3240/360 = 4024/360
5. 4024/360 simplified gives 503/45
6. So, 98/45 + 72/8 = 503/45
   In mixed form: 118/45

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