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Add 49/45 and 35/14

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2 7/14

49/45 + 35/14 is 323/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    49/45 = 49 × 14/45 × 14 = 686/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    35/14 = 35 × 45/14 × 45 = 1575/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/630 + 1575/630 = 686 + 1575/630 = 2261/630
  5. 2261/630 simplified gives 323/90
  6. So, 49/45 + 35/14 = 323/90
    In mixed form: 353/90

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