Add 25/45 and 8/49
25/45 + 8/49 is 317/441.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 45/49 × 45 = 360/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2205 + 360/2205 = 1225 + 360/2205 = 1585/2205 - 1585/2205 simplified gives 317/441
- So, 25/45 + 8/49 = 317/441
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/45+8/49 25/45+16/49 25/90+8/49 25/45+8/98 75/45+8/49 25/45+24/49 25/45+40/49 25/45+56/49