Add 3/49 and 8/45
3/49 + 8/45 is 527/2205.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 49/45 × 49 = 392/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2205 + 392/2205 = 135 + 392/2205 = 527/2205 - So, 3/49 + 8/45 = 527/2205
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