Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/6 and 12/45

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 12/45

49/6 + 12/45 is 253/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/90 + 24/90 = 735 + 24/90 = 759/90
  5. 759/90 simplified gives 253/30
  6. So, 49/6 + 12/45 = 253/30
    In mixed form: 813/30

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com