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Add 2/45 and 49/18

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 13/18

2/45 + 49/18 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/90 + 245/90 = 4 + 245/90 = 249/90
  5. 249/90 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 2/45 + 49/18 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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