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Add 45/2 and 63/49

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 1 14/49

45/2 + 63/49 is 333/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    45/2 = 45 × 49/2 × 49 = 2205/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    63/49 = 63 × 2/49 × 2 = 126/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/98 + 126/98 = 2205 + 126/98 = 2331/98
  5. 2331/98 simplified gives 333/14
  6. So, 45/2 + 63/49 = 333/14
    In mixed form: 2311/14

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