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Add 45/49 and 15/45

45/49 + 15/45 is 184/147.

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,
    45/49 = 45 × 45/49 × 45 = 2025/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/2205 + 735/2205 = 2025 + 735/2205 = 2760/2205
  5. 2760/2205 simplified gives 184/147
  6. So, 45/49 + 15/45 = 184/147
    In mixed form: 137/147

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