Add 5/49 and 9/45
5/49 + 9/45 is 74/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
9/45 = 9 × 49/45 × 49 = 441/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2205 + 441/2205 = 225 + 441/2205 = 666/2205 - 666/2205 simplified gives 74/245
- So, 5/49 + 9/45 = 74/245
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