Add 18/45 and 48/49
18/45 + 48/49 is 338/245.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 45/49 × 45 = 2160/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
882/2205 + 2160/2205 = 882 + 2160/2205 = 3042/2205 - 3042/2205 simplified gives 338/245
- So, 18/45 + 48/49 = 338/245
In mixed form: 193/245
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