Add 36/49 and 40/45
36/49 + 40/45 is 716/441.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 45/49 × 45 = 1620/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
40/45 = 40 × 49/45 × 49 = 1960/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2205 + 1960/2205 = 1620 + 1960/2205 = 3580/2205 - 3580/2205 simplified gives 716/441
- So, 36/49 + 40/45 = 716/441
In mixed form: 1275/441
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