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Add 49/5 and 63/45

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1 18/45

49/5 + 63/45 is 56/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/45 + 63/45 = 441 + 63/45 = 504/45
  5. 504/45 simplified gives 56/5
  6. So, 49/5 + 63/45 = 56/5
    In mixed form: 111/5

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