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Add 45/49 and 5/45

45/49 + 5/45 is 454/441.

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,
    5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/2205 + 245/2205 = 2025 + 245/2205 = 2270/2205
  5. 2270/2205 simplified gives 454/441
  6. So, 45/49 + 5/45 = 454/441
    In mixed form: 113/441

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