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Add 98/45 and 9/54

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 9/54

98/45 + 9/54 is 211/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    98/45 = 98 × 6/45 × 6 = 588/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/270 + 45/270 = 588 + 45/270 = 633/270
  5. 633/270 simplified gives 211/90
  6. So, 98/45 + 9/54 = 211/90
    In mixed form: 231/90

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