Add 35/45 and 5/49
35/45 + 5/49 is 388/441.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 49/45 × 49 = 1715/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/2205 + 225/2205 = 1715 + 225/2205 = 1940/2205 - 1940/2205 simplified gives 388/441
- So, 35/45 + 5/49 = 388/441
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