Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/28 and 45/80

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 45/80

49/28 + 45/80 is 37/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    49/28 = 49 × 20/28 × 20 = 980/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/560 + 315/560 = 980 + 315/560 = 1295/560
  5. 1295/560 simplified gives 37/16
  6. So, 49/28 + 45/80 = 37/16
    In mixed form: 25/16

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com