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Add 1/5 and 45/49

1/5 + 45/49 is 274/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    1/5 = 1 × 49/5 × 49 = 49/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    45/49 = 45 × 5/49 × 5 = 225/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/245 + 225/245 = 49 + 225/245 = 274/245
  5. So, 1/5 + 45/49 = 274/245
    In mixed form: 129/245

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