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Add 6/45 and 75/49

1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 26/49

6/45 + 75/49 is 1223/735.

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,
    6/45 = 6 × 49/45 × 49 = 294/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    75/49 = 75 × 45/49 × 45 = 3375/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/2205 + 3375/2205 = 294 + 3375/2205 = 3669/2205
  5. 3669/2205 simplified gives 1223/735
  6. So, 6/45 + 75/49 = 1223/735
    In mixed form: 1488/735

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