Add 6/49 and 24/45
6/49 + 24/45 is 482/735.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 45/49 × 45 = 270/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
24/45 = 24 × 49/45 × 49 = 1176/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2205 + 1176/2205 = 270 + 1176/2205 = 1446/2205 - 1446/2205 simplified gives 482/735
- So, 6/49 + 24/45 = 482/735
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