Add 24/49 and 12/45
24/49 + 12/45 is 556/735.
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,
24/49 = 24 × 45/49 × 45 = 1080/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/2205 + 588/2205 = 1080 + 588/2205 = 1668/2205 - 1668/2205 simplified gives 556/735
- So, 24/49 + 12/45 = 556/735
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