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Add 6/49 and 2/45

6/49 + 2/45 is 368/2205.

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,
    6/49 = 6 × 45/49 × 45 = 270/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/2205 + 98/2205 = 270 + 98/2205 = 368/2205
  5. So, 6/49 + 2/45 = 368/2205

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