Add 35/49 and 15/45
35/49 + 15/45 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
35/49 = 35 × 45/49 × 45 = 1575/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/2205 + 735/2205 = 1575 + 735/2205 = 2310/2205 - 2310/2205 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 35/49 + 15/45 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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