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Add 98/7 and 8/45

1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 8/45

98/7 + 8/45 is 638/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    98/7 = 98 × 45/7 × 45 = 4410/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/315 + 56/315 = 4410 + 56/315 = 4466/315
  5. 4466/315 simplified gives 638/45
  6. So, 98/7 + 8/45 = 638/45
    In mixed form: 148/45

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