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Add 49/45 and 12/18

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 12/18

49/45 + 12/18 is 79/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/90 + 60/90 = 98 + 60/90 = 158/90
  5. 158/90 simplified gives 79/45
  6. So, 49/45 + 12/18 = 79/45
    In mixed form: 134/45

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