Add 45/4 and 6/49
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 6/49
45/4 + 6/49 is 2229/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
45/4 = 45 × 49/4 × 49 = 2205/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
6/49 = 6 × 4/49 × 4 = 24/196 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/196 + 24/196 = 2205 + 24/196 = 2229/196 - So, 45/4 + 6/49 = 2229/196
In mixed form: 1173/196
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