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Add 98/9 and 56/45

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

98/9 + 56/45 is 182/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/45 + 56/45 = 490 + 56/45 = 546/45
5. 546/45 simplified gives 182/15
6. So, 98/9 + 56/45 = 182/15
   In mixed form: 122/15

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