Add 5/45 and 50/35, Solve 5/45 + 1 15/35 as a fraction

Add 5/45 and 50/35

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

5/45 + 50/35 is 97/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
Add the two like fractions:
35/315 + 450/315 = 35 + 450/315 = 485/315
485/315 simplified gives 97/63
So, 5/45 + 50/35 = 97/63
In mixed form: 134/63

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