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Add 63/45 and 2/49

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 2/49

63/45 + 2/49 is 353/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    63/45 = 63 × 49/45 × 49 = 3087/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    2/49 = 2 × 45/49 × 45 = 90/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/2205 + 90/2205 = 3087 + 90/2205 = 3177/2205
  5. 3177/2205 simplified gives 353/245
  6. So, 63/45 + 2/49 = 353/245
    In mixed form: 1108/245

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