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Add 49/9 and 45/10

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 4 5/10

49/9 + 45/10 is 179/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/90 + 405/90 = 490 + 405/90 = 895/90
  5. 895/90 simplified gives 179/18
  6. So, 49/9 + 45/10 = 179/18
    In mixed form: 917/18

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