Add 21/49 and 1/45
21/49 + 1/45 is 142/315.
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,
21/49 = 21 × 45/49 × 45 = 945/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
1/45 = 1 × 49/45 × 49 = 49/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
945/2205 + 49/2205 = 945 + 49/2205 = 994/2205 - 994/2205 simplified gives 142/315
- So, 21/49 + 1/45 = 142/315
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