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Add 5/49 and 72/45

1^st number: 5/49, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

5/49 + 72/45 is 417/245.

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,
   72/45 = 72 × 49/45 × 49 = 3528/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/2205 + 3528/2205 = 225 + 3528/2205 = 3753/2205
5. 3753/2205 simplified gives 417/245
6. So, 5/49 + 72/45 = 417/245
   In mixed form: 1172/245

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