Add 49/45 and 25/36
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 25/36
49/45 + 25/36 is 107/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 125/180 = 196 + 125/180 = 321/180 - 321/180 simplified gives 107/60
- So, 49/45 + 25/36 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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