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Add 98/75 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 36/45

98/75 + 36/45 is 158/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   98/75 = 98 × 3/75 × 3 = 294/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/225 + 180/225 = 294 + 180/225 = 474/225
5. 474/225 simplified gives 158/75
6. So, 98/75 + 36/45 = 158/75
   In mixed form: 28/75

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