Add 45/25 and 5/49
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 5/49
45/25 + 5/49 is 466/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
45/25 = 45 × 49/25 × 49 = 2205/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
5/49 = 5 × 25/49 × 25 = 125/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1225 + 125/1225 = 2205 + 125/1225 = 2330/1225 - 2330/1225 simplified gives 466/245
- So, 45/25 + 5/49 = 466/245
In mixed form: 1221/245
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