Add 80/49 and 28/45
1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 28/45
80/49 + 28/45 is 4972/2205.
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,
80/49 = 80 × 45/49 × 45 = 3600/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
28/45 = 28 × 49/45 × 49 = 1372/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/2205 + 1372/2205 = 3600 + 1372/2205 = 4972/2205 - So, 80/49 + 28/45 = 4972/2205
In mixed form: 2562/2205
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