Add 2/45 and 36/49
2/45 + 36/49 is 1718/2205.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
36/49 = 36 × 45/49 × 45 = 1620/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2205 + 1620/2205 = 98 + 1620/2205 = 1718/2205 - So, 2/45 + 36/49 = 1718/2205
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