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Add 6/4 and 49/45

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 4/45

6/4 + 49/45 is 233/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/180 + 196/180 = 270 + 196/180 = 466/180
  5. 466/180 simplified gives 233/90
  6. So, 6/4 + 49/45 = 233/90
    In mixed form: 253/90

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