Add 7/45 and 16/49
7/45 + 16/49 is 1063/2205.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
7/45 = 7 × 49/45 × 49 = 343/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
16/49 = 16 × 45/49 × 45 = 720/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
343/2205 + 720/2205 = 343 + 720/2205 = 1063/2205 - So, 7/45 + 16/49 = 1063/2205
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