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Add 49/45 and 6/9

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 6/9

49/45 + 6/9 is 79/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/45 + 30/45 = 49 + 30/45 = 79/45
  5. So, 49/45 + 6/9 = 79/45
    In mixed form: 134/45

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