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Add 5/49 and 48/45

1st number: 5/49, 2nd number: 1 3/45

5/49 + 48/45 is 859/735.

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,
    48/45 = 48 × 49/45 × 49 = 2352/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/2205 + 2352/2205 = 225 + 2352/2205 = 2577/2205
  5. 2577/2205 simplified gives 859/735
  6. So, 5/49 + 48/45 = 859/735
    In mixed form: 1124/735

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