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Add 7/4 and 50/45

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 5/45

7/4 + 50/45 is 103/36.

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,
    7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/180 + 200/180 = 315 + 200/180 = 515/180
  5. 515/180 simplified gives 103/36
  6. So, 7/4 + 50/45 = 103/36
    In mixed form: 231/36

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