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Add 48/7 and 2/45

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 2/45

48/7 + 2/45 is 2174/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    48/7 = 48 × 45/7 × 45 = 2160/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/315 + 14/315 = 2160 + 14/315 = 2174/315
  5. So, 48/7 + 2/45 = 2174/315
    In mixed form: 6284/315

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