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Add 27/49 and 10/45

27/49 + 10/45 is 341/441.

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,
    27/49 = 27 × 45/49 × 45 = 1215/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    10/45 = 10 × 49/45 × 49 = 490/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/2205 + 490/2205 = 1215 + 490/2205 = 1705/2205
  5. 1705/2205 simplified gives 341/441
  6. So, 27/49 + 10/45 = 341/441

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