Add 3/45 and 56/49
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 1 7/49
3/45 + 56/49 is 127/105.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 49/45 × 49 = 147/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
56/49 = 56 × 45/49 × 45 = 2520/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
147/2205 + 2520/2205 = 147 + 2520/2205 = 2667/2205 - 2667/2205 simplified gives 127/105
- So, 3/45 + 56/49 = 127/105
In mixed form: 122/105
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