Add 6/49 and 36/45
6/49 + 36/45 is 226/245.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 49/45 × 49 = 1764/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2205 + 1764/2205 = 270 + 1764/2205 = 2034/2205 - 2034/2205 simplified gives 226/245
- So, 6/49 + 36/45 = 226/245
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