Add 72/49 and 5/45
1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 5/45
72/49 + 5/45 is 697/441.
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,
72/49 = 72 × 45/49 × 45 = 3240/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/2205 + 245/2205 = 3240 + 245/2205 = 3485/2205 - 3485/2205 simplified gives 697/441
- So, 72/49 + 5/45 = 697/441
In mixed form: 1256/441
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