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Add 75/45 and 5/49

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 5/49

75/45 + 5/49 is 260/147.

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,
    75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/2205 + 225/2205 = 3675 + 225/2205 = 3900/2205
  5. 3900/2205 simplified gives 260/147
  6. So, 75/45 + 5/49 = 260/147
    In mixed form: 1113/147

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