Add 45/49 and 75/45
1st number: 45/49, 2nd number: 1 30/45
45/49 + 75/45 is 380/147.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 45/49 × 45 = 2025/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/2205 + 3675/2205 = 2025 + 3675/2205 = 5700/2205 - 5700/2205 simplified gives 380/147
- So, 45/49 + 75/45 = 380/147
In mixed form: 286/147
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