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Add 45/18 and 40/49

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 40/49

45/18 + 40/49 is 325/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    45/18 = 45 × 49/18 × 49 = 2205/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    40/49 = 40 × 18/49 × 18 = 720/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/882 + 720/882 = 2205 + 720/882 = 2925/882
  5. 2925/882 simplified gives 325/98
  6. So, 45/18 + 40/49 = 325/98
    In mixed form: 331/98

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