Add 49/54 and 35/45
49/54 + 35/45 is 91/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
35/45 = 35 × 6/45 × 6 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
245/270 + 210/270 = 245 + 210/270 = 455/270 - 455/270 simplified gives 91/54
- So, 49/54 + 35/45 = 91/54
In mixed form: 137/54
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