Add 48/45 and 7/49
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 7/49
48/45 + 7/49 is 127/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
48/45 = 48 × 49/45 × 49 = 2352/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
7/49 = 7 × 45/49 × 45 = 315/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/2205 + 315/2205 = 2352 + 315/2205 = 2667/2205 - 2667/2205 simplified gives 127/105
- So, 48/45 + 7/49 = 127/105
In mixed form: 122/105
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