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Add 12/49 and 50/45

1st number: 12/49, 2nd number: 1 5/45

12/49 + 50/45 is 598/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    12/49 = 12 × 45/49 × 45 = 540/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/2205 + 2450/2205 = 540 + 2450/2205 = 2990/2205
  5. 2990/2205 simplified gives 598/441
  6. So, 12/49 + 50/45 = 598/441
    In mixed form: 1157/441

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