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Add 7/49 and 63/45

1st number: 7/49, 2nd number: 1 18/45

7/49 + 63/45 is 54/35.

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,
    7/49 = 7 × 45/49 × 45 = 315/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    63/45 = 63 × 49/45 × 49 = 3087/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/2205 + 3087/2205 = 315 + 3087/2205 = 3402/2205
  5. 3402/2205 simplified gives 54/35
  6. So, 7/49 + 63/45 = 54/35
    In mixed form: 119/35

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