Add 6/45 and 4/49
6/45 + 4/49 is 158/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
6/45 = 6 × 49/45 × 49 = 294/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
4/49 = 4 × 45/49 × 45 = 180/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2205 + 180/2205 = 294 + 180/2205 = 474/2205 - 474/2205 simplified gives 158/735
- So, 6/45 + 4/49 = 158/735
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