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Add 5/49 and 28/45

5/49 + 28/45 is 1597/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    28/45 = 28 × 49/45 × 49 = 1372/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/2205 + 1372/2205 = 225 + 1372/2205 = 1597/2205
  5. So, 5/49 + 28/45 = 1597/2205

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