Add 48/49 and 5/45
48/49 + 5/45 is 481/441.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 45/49 × 45 = 2160/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2205 + 245/2205 = 2160 + 245/2205 = 2405/2205 - 2405/2205 simplified gives 481/441
- So, 48/49 + 5/45 = 481/441
In mixed form: 140/441
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