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Add 49/14 and 6/45

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 6/45

49/14 + 6/45 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/630 + 84/630 = 2205 + 84/630 = 2289/630
  5. 2289/630 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 49/14 + 6/45 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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