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Add 98/8 and 45/75

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 45/75

98/8 + 45/75 is 257/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   98/8 = 98 × 75/8 × 75 = 7350/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/600 + 360/600 = 7350 + 360/600 = 7710/600
5. 7710/600 simplified gives 257/20
6. So, 98/8 + 45/75 = 257/20
   In mixed form: 1217/20

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