Add 18/49 and 35/45
18/49 + 35/45 is 505/441.
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,
18/49 = 18 × 45/49 × 45 = 810/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
35/45 = 35 × 49/45 × 49 = 1715/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
810/2205 + 1715/2205 = 810 + 1715/2205 = 2525/2205 - 2525/2205 simplified gives 505/441
- So, 18/49 + 35/45 = 505/441
In mixed form: 164/441
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