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Add 12/45 and 72/49

1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 23/49

12/45 + 72/49 is 1276/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    72/49 = 72 × 45/49 × 45 = 3240/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/2205 + 3240/2205 = 588 + 3240/2205 = 3828/2205
  5. 3828/2205 simplified gives 1276/735
  6. So, 12/45 + 72/49 = 1276/735
    In mixed form: 1541/735

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