Add 6/45 and 50/49
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 1/49
6/45 + 50/49 is 848/735.
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,
50/49 = 50 × 45/49 × 45 = 2250/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2205 + 2250/2205 = 294 + 2250/2205 = 2544/2205 - 2544/2205 simplified gives 848/735
- So, 6/45 + 50/49 = 848/735
In mixed form: 1113/735
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