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Add 15/45 and 48/49

15/45 + 48/49 is 193/147.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    48/49 = 48 × 45/49 × 45 = 2160/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/2205 + 2160/2205 = 735 + 2160/2205 = 2895/2205
  5. 2895/2205 simplified gives 193/147
  6. So, 15/45 + 48/49 = 193/147
    In mixed form: 146/147

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