Add 49/9 and 32/45
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 32/45
49/9 + 32/45 is 277/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
32/45 = 32 × 1/45 × 1 = 32/45 - Add the two like fractions:
245/45 + 32/45 = 245 + 32/45 = 277/45 - So, 49/9 + 32/45 = 277/45
In mixed form: 67/45
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