Add 3/49 and 48/45
1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 1 3/45
3/49 + 48/45 is 829/735.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 45/49 × 45 = 135/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
48/45 = 48 × 49/45 × 49 = 2352/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2205 + 2352/2205 = 135 + 2352/2205 = 2487/2205 - 2487/2205 simplified gives 829/735
- So, 3/49 + 48/45 = 829/735
In mixed form: 194/735
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