Add 6/49 and 40/45
6/49 + 40/45 is 446/441.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 49/45 × 49 = 1960/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2205 + 1960/2205 = 270 + 1960/2205 = 2230/2205 - 2230/2205 simplified gives 446/441
- So, 6/49 + 40/45 = 446/441
In mixed form: 15/441
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