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Add 45/9 and 6/7

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 6/7

45/9 + 6/7 is 41/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    45/9 = 45 × 7/9 × 7 = 315/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    6/7 = 6 × 9/7 × 9 = 54/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/63 + 54/63 = 315 + 54/63 = 369/63
  5. 369/63 simplified gives 41/7
  6. So, 45/9 + 6/7 = 41/7
    In mixed form: 56/7

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