Add 54/49 and 75/45
1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 1 30/45
54/49 + 75/45 is 407/147.
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,
54/49 = 54 × 45/49 × 45 = 2430/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2205 + 3675/2205 = 2430 + 3675/2205 = 6105/2205 - 6105/2205 simplified gives 407/147
- So, 54/49 + 75/45 = 407/147
In mixed form: 2113/147
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