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Add 49/45 and 2/4

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

49/45 + 2/4 is 143/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/180 + 90/180 = 196 + 90/180 = 286/180
  5. 286/180 simplified gives 143/90
  6. So, 49/45 + 2/4 = 143/90
    In mixed form: 153/90

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