Add 49/45 and 5/12, Solve 1 4/45 + 5/12 as a fraction

Add 49/45 and 5/12

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 5/12

49/45 + 5/12 is 271/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180
Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 75/180 = 196 + 75/180 = 271/180
So, 49/45 + 5/12 = 271/180
In mixed form: 191/180

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