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Add 49/75 and 96/45

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

49/75 + 96/45 is 209/75.

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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,
   96/45 = 96 × 5/45 × 5 = 480/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/225 + 480/225 = 147 + 480/225 = 627/225
5. 627/225 simplified gives 209/75
6. So, 49/75 + 96/45 = 209/75
   In mixed form: 259/75

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