Add 8/49 and 16/45
8/49 + 16/45 is 1144/2205.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 45/49 × 45 = 360/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
16/45 = 16 × 49/45 × 49 = 784/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2205 + 784/2205 = 360 + 784/2205 = 1144/2205 - So, 8/49 + 16/45 = 1144/2205
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