Add 49/2 and 25/45
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 25/45
49/2 + 25/45 is 451/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
49/2 = 49 × 45/2 × 45 = 2205/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/90 + 50/90 = 2205 + 50/90 = 2255/90 - 2255/90 simplified gives 451/18
- So, 49/2 + 25/45 = 451/18
In mixed form: 251/18
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