Add 45/6 and 49/4
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 12 1/4
45/6 + 49/4 is 79/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
45/6 = 45 × 2/6 × 2 = 90/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12 - Add the two like fractions:
90/12 + 147/12 = 90 + 147/12 = 237/12 - 237/12 simplified gives 79/4
- So, 45/6 + 49/4 = 79/4
In mixed form: 193/4
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