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Add 45/36 and 21/49

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 21/49

45/36 + 21/49 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    21/49 = 21 × 36/49 × 36 = 756/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/1764 + 756/1764 = 2205 + 756/1764 = 2961/1764
  5. 2961/1764 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 45/36 + 21/49 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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