Add 25/45 and 45/49
25/45 + 45/49 is 650/441.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 49/45 × 49 = 1225/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
45/49 = 45 × 45/49 × 45 = 2025/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2205 + 2025/2205 = 1225 + 2025/2205 = 3250/2205 - 3250/2205 simplified gives 650/441
- So, 25/45 + 45/49 = 650/441
In mixed form: 1209/441
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