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Add 2/45 and 7/4

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 3/4

2/45 + 7/4 is 323/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/180 + 315/180 = 8 + 315/180 = 323/180
  5. So, 2/45 + 7/4 = 323/180
    In mixed form: 1143/180

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