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Add 49/75 and 16/45

49/75 + 16/45 is 227/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    49/75 = 49 × 3/75 × 3 = 147/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/225 + 80/225 = 147 + 80/225 = 227/225
  5. So, 49/75 + 16/45 = 227/225
    In mixed form: 12/225

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