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Add 25/45 and 1/49

25/45 + 1/49 is 254/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    25/45 = 25 × 49/45 × 49 = 1225/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    1/49 = 1 × 45/49 × 45 = 45/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/2205 + 45/2205 = 1225 + 45/2205 = 1270/2205
  5. 1270/2205 simplified gives 254/441
  6. So, 25/45 + 1/49 = 254/441

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