Add 18/49 and 5/45
18/49 + 5/45 is 211/441.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
810/2205 + 245/2205 = 810 + 245/2205 = 1055/2205 - 1055/2205 simplified gives 211/441
- So, 18/49 + 5/45 = 211/441
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/49+5/45 18/49+10/45 18/98+5/45 18/49+5/90 54/49+5/45 18/49+15/45 90/49+5/45 18/49+25/45 18/49+35/45