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Add 9/49 and 45/48

9/49 + 45/48 is 879/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/2352 + 2205/2352 = 432 + 2205/2352 = 2637/2352
  5. 2637/2352 simplified gives 879/784
  6. So, 9/49 + 45/48 = 879/784
    In mixed form: 195/784

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