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Add 45/49 and 30/18

1st number: 45/49, 2nd number: 1 12/18

45/49 + 30/18 is 380/147.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    45/49 = 45 × 18/49 × 18 = 810/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    30/18 = 30 × 49/18 × 49 = 1470/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/882 + 1470/882 = 810 + 1470/882 = 2280/882
  5. 2280/882 simplified gives 380/147
  6. So, 45/49 + 30/18 = 380/147
    In mixed form: 286/147

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