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Add 45/9 and 21/49

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 21/49

45/9 + 21/49 is 38/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    45/9 = 45 × 49/9 × 49 = 2205/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    21/49 = 21 × 9/49 × 9 = 189/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/441 + 189/441 = 2205 + 189/441 = 2394/441
  5. 2394/441 simplified gives 38/7
  6. So, 45/9 + 21/49 = 38/7
    In mixed form: 53/7

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