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Add 98/8 and 81/45

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 36/45

98/8 + 81/45 is 281/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   81/45 = 81 × 8/45 × 8 = 648/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4410/360 + 648/360 = 4410 + 648/360 = 5058/360
5. 5058/360 simplified gives 281/20
6. So, 98/8 + 81/45 = 281/20
   In mixed form: 141/20

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