Add 70/49 and 24/45
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 24/45
70/49 + 24/45 is 206/105.
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,
70/49 = 70 × 45/49 × 45 = 3150/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
24/45 = 24 × 49/45 × 49 = 1176/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/2205 + 1176/2205 = 3150 + 1176/2205 = 4326/2205 - 4326/2205 simplified gives 206/105
- So, 70/49 + 24/45 = 206/105
In mixed form: 1101/105
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