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Add 54/49 and 25/45

1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 25/45

54/49 + 25/45 is 731/441.

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,
    54/49 = 54 × 45/49 × 45 = 2430/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    25/45 = 25 × 49/45 × 49 = 1225/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/2205 + 1225/2205 = 2430 + 1225/2205 = 3655/2205
  5. 3655/2205 simplified gives 731/441
  6. So, 54/49 + 25/45 = 731/441
    In mixed form: 1290/441

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