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Add 98/6 and 70/45

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

98/6 + 70/45 is 161/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   98/6 = 98 × 15/6 × 15 = 1470/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/90 + 140/90 = 1470 + 140/90 = 1610/90
5. 1610/90 simplified gives 161/9
6. So, 98/6 + 70/45 = 161/9
   In mixed form: 178/9

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