Add 45/8 and 10/49
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 10/49
45/8 + 10/49 is 2285/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
45/8 = 45 × 49/8 × 49 = 2205/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
10/49 = 10 × 8/49 × 8 = 80/392 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/392 + 80/392 = 2205 + 80/392 = 2285/392 - So, 45/8 + 10/49 = 2285/392
In mixed form: 5325/392
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