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Add 2/15 and 49/45

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

2/15 + 49/45 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/45 + 49/45 = 6 + 49/45 = 55/45
5. 55/45 simplified gives 11/9
6. So, 2/15 + 49/45 = 11/9
   In mixed form: 12/9

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