Add 10/49 and 24/45
10/49 + 24/45 is 542/735.
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,
10/49 = 10 × 45/49 × 45 = 450/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
24/45 = 24 × 49/45 × 49 = 1176/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2205 + 1176/2205 = 450 + 1176/2205 = 1626/2205 - 1626/2205 simplified gives 542/735
- So, 10/49 + 24/45 = 542/735
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