Add 10/45 and 9/49
10/45 + 9/49 is 179/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
10/45 = 10 × 49/45 × 49 = 490/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
9/49 = 9 × 45/49 × 45 = 405/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2205 + 405/2205 = 490 + 405/2205 = 895/2205 - 895/2205 simplified gives 179/441
- So, 10/45 + 9/49 = 179/441
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