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Add 35/3 and 49/45

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 4/45

35/3 + 49/45 is 574/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    35/3 = 35 × 15/3 × 15 = 525/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/45 + 49/45 = 525 + 49/45 = 574/45
  5. So, 35/3 + 49/45 = 574/45
    In mixed form: 1234/45

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