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Add 49/45 and 36/4

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 9 0/4

49/45 + 36/4 is 454/45.

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,
    36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/180 + 1620/180 = 196 + 1620/180 = 1816/180
  5. 1816/180 simplified gives 454/45
  6. So, 49/45 + 36/4 = 454/45
    In mixed form: 104/45

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