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Add 9/45 and 48/49

9/45 + 48/49 is 289/245.

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,
    9/45 = 9 × 49/45 × 49 = 441/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    48/49 = 48 × 45/49 × 45 = 2160/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/2205 + 2160/2205 = 441 + 2160/2205 = 2601/2205
  5. 2601/2205 simplified gives 289/245
  6. So, 9/45 + 48/49 = 289/245
    In mixed form: 144/245

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