Add 24/45 and 35/49
24/45 + 35/49 is 131/105.
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,
24/45 = 24 × 49/45 × 49 = 1176/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
35/49 = 35 × 45/49 × 45 = 1575/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2205 + 1575/2205 = 1176 + 1575/2205 = 2751/2205 - 2751/2205 simplified gives 131/105
- So, 24/45 + 35/49 = 131/105
In mixed form: 126/105
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