Add 25/45 and 48/49
25/45 + 48/49 is 677/441.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 45/49 × 45 = 2160/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2205 + 2160/2205 = 1225 + 2160/2205 = 3385/2205 - 3385/2205 simplified gives 677/441
- So, 25/45 + 48/49 = 677/441
In mixed form: 1236/441
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