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Add 49/45 and 49/84

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 49/84

49/45 + 49/84 is 301/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   49/45 = 49 × 28/45 × 28 = 1372/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   49/84 = 49 × 15/84 × 15 = 735/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/1260 + 735/1260 = 1372 + 735/1260 = 2107/1260
5. 2107/1260 simplified gives 301/180
6. So, 49/45 + 49/84 = 301/180
   In mixed form: 1121/180

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