Add 49/45 and 3/25
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 3/25
49/45 + 3/25 is 272/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
49/45 = 49 × 5/45 × 5 = 245/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Add the two like fractions:
245/225 + 27/225 = 245 + 27/225 = 272/225 - So, 49/45 + 3/25 = 272/225
In mixed form: 147/225
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