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Add 45/49 and 56/90

45/49 + 56/90 is 3397/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    45/49 = 45 × 90/49 × 90 = 4050/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/4410 + 2744/4410 = 4050 + 2744/4410 = 6794/4410
  5. 6794/4410 simplified gives 3397/2205
  6. So, 45/49 + 56/90 = 3397/2205
    In mixed form: 11192/2205

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