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Add 75/45 and 49/18

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

75/45 + 49/18 is 79/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/90 + 245/90 = 150 + 245/90 = 395/90
5. 395/90 simplified gives 79/18
6. So, 75/45 + 49/18 = 79/18
   In mixed form: 47/18

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