Add 6/45 and 49/25
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 24/25
6/45 + 49/25 is 157/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225 - Add the two like fractions:
30/225 + 441/225 = 30 + 441/225 = 471/225 - 471/225 simplified gives 157/75
- So, 6/45 + 49/25 = 157/75
In mixed form: 27/75
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