Add 35/49 and 40/45
35/49 + 40/45 is 101/63.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 49/45 × 49 = 1960/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/2205 + 1960/2205 = 1575 + 1960/2205 = 3535/2205 - 3535/2205 simplified gives 101/63
- So, 35/49 + 40/45 = 101/63
In mixed form: 138/63
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