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Add 49/63 and 25/45

49/63 + 25/45 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    49/63 = 49 × 5/63 × 5 = 245/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/315 + 175/315 = 245 + 175/315 = 420/315
  5. 420/315 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 49/63 + 25/45 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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