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Add 49/45 and 8/18

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 8/18

49/45 + 8/18 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/90 + 40/90 = 98 + 40/90 = 138/90
  5. 138/90 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 49/45 + 8/18 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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