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Add 4/45 and 12/50

4/45 + 12/50 is 74/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    4/45 = 4 × 10/45 × 10 = 40/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/450 + 108/450 = 40 + 108/450 = 148/450
  5. 148/450 simplified gives 74/225
  6. So, 4/45 + 12/50 = 74/225

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