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Add 2/45 and 49/6

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 8 1/6

2/45 + 49/6 is 739/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
    49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/90 + 735/90 = 4 + 735/90 = 739/90
  5. So, 2/45 + 49/6 = 739/90
    In mixed form: 819/90

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