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Add 15/49 and 63/45

1st number: 15/49, 2nd number: 1 18/45

15/49 + 63/45 is 418/245.

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,
    15/49 = 15 × 45/49 × 45 = 675/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    63/45 = 63 × 49/45 × 49 = 3087/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/2205 + 3087/2205 = 675 + 3087/2205 = 3762/2205
  5. 3762/2205 simplified gives 418/245
  6. So, 15/49 + 63/45 = 418/245
    In mixed form: 1173/245

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