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Add 49/18 and 8/45

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 8/45

49/18 + 8/45 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/90 + 16/90 = 245 + 16/90 = 261/90
  5. 261/90 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 49/18 + 8/45 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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