Add 45/49 and 45/18
1st number: 45/49, 2nd number: 2 9/18
45/49 + 45/18 is 335/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
45/49 = 45 × 18/49 × 18 = 810/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
45/18 = 45 × 49/18 × 49 = 2205/882 - Add the two like fractions:
810/882 + 2205/882 = 810 + 2205/882 = 3015/882 - 3015/882 simplified gives 335/98
- So, 45/49 + 45/18 = 335/98
In mixed form: 341/98
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