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Add 54/45 and 6/49

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 6/49

54/45 + 6/49 is 324/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    54/45 = 54 × 49/45 × 49 = 2646/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    6/49 = 6 × 45/49 × 45 = 270/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/2205 + 270/2205 = 2646 + 270/2205 = 2916/2205
  5. 2916/2205 simplified gives 324/245
  6. So, 54/45 + 6/49 = 324/245
    In mixed form: 179/245

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