Add 6/49 and 72/45, Solve 6/49 + 1 27/45 as a fraction

Add 6/49 and 72/45

1^st number: 6/49, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

6/49 + 72/45 is 422/245.

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,
72/45 = 72 × 49/45 × 49 = 3528/2205
Add the two like fractions:
270/2205 + 3528/2205 = 270 + 3528/2205 = 3798/2205
3798/2205 simplified gives 422/245
So, 6/49 + 72/45 = 422/245
In mixed form: 1177/245

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