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Add 45/49 and 90/45

1^st number: 45/49, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

45/49 + 90/45 is 143/49.

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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,
   90/45 = 90 × 49/45 × 49 = 4410/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/2205 + 4410/2205 = 2025 + 4410/2205 = 6435/2205
5. 6435/2205 simplified gives 143/49
6. So, 45/49 + 90/45 = 143/49
   In mixed form: 245/49

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