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Add 63/49 and 2/45

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 2/45

63/49 + 2/45 is 419/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    63/49 = 63 × 45/49 × 45 = 2835/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/2205 + 98/2205 = 2835 + 98/2205 = 2933/2205
  5. 2933/2205 simplified gives 419/315
  6. So, 63/49 + 2/45 = 419/315
    In mixed form: 1104/315

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