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Add 75/90 and 45/49

75/90 + 45/49 is 515/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    75/90 = 75 × 49/90 × 49 = 3675/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    45/49 = 45 × 90/49 × 90 = 4050/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/4410 + 4050/4410 = 3675 + 4050/4410 = 7725/4410
  5. 7725/4410 simplified gives 515/294
  6. So, 75/90 + 45/49 = 515/294
    In mixed form: 1221/294

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