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Add 96/45 and 9/49

1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 9/49

96/45 + 9/49 is 1703/735.

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,
    96/45 = 96 × 49/45 × 49 = 4704/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    9/49 = 9 × 45/49 × 45 = 405/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/2205 + 405/2205 = 4704 + 405/2205 = 5109/2205
  5. 5109/2205 simplified gives 1703/735
  6. So, 96/45 + 9/49 = 1703/735
    In mixed form: 2233/735

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