Add 18/45 and 27/49
18/45 + 27/49 is 233/245.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 49/45 × 49 = 882/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
27/49 = 27 × 45/49 × 45 = 1215/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
882/2205 + 1215/2205 = 882 + 1215/2205 = 2097/2205 - 2097/2205 simplified gives 233/245
- So, 18/45 + 27/49 = 233/245
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