Add 81/45 and 3/49
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 3/49
81/45 + 3/49 is 456/245.
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,
81/45 = 81 × 49/45 × 49 = 3969/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
3/49 = 3 × 45/49 × 45 = 135/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/2205 + 135/2205 = 3969 + 135/2205 = 4104/2205 - 4104/2205 simplified gives 456/245
- So, 81/45 + 3/49 = 456/245
In mixed form: 1211/245
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