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Add 81/45 and 63/49

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 1 14/49

81/45 + 63/49 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    81/45 = 81 × 49/45 × 49 = 3969/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    63/49 = 63 × 45/49 × 45 = 2835/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/2205 + 2835/2205 = 3969 + 2835/2205 = 6804/2205
  5. 6804/2205 simplified gives 108/35
  6. So, 81/45 + 63/49 = 108/35
    In mixed form: 33/35

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