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Add 81/49 and 10/45

1st number: 1 32/49, 2nd number: 10/45

81/49 + 10/45 is 827/441.

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,
    81/49 = 81 × 45/49 × 45 = 3645/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    10/45 = 10 × 49/45 × 49 = 490/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3645/2205 + 490/2205 = 3645 + 490/2205 = 4135/2205
  5. 4135/2205 simplified gives 827/441
  6. So, 81/49 + 10/45 = 827/441
    In mixed form: 1386/441

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