Add 1/49 and 72/45
1st number: 1/49, 2nd number: 1 27/45
1/49 + 72/45 is 397/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
1/49 = 1 × 45/49 × 45 = 45/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
72/45 = 72 × 49/45 × 49 = 3528/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
45/2205 + 3528/2205 = 45 + 3528/2205 = 3573/2205 - 3573/2205 simplified gives 397/245
- So, 1/49 + 72/45 = 397/245
In mixed form: 1152/245
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