Add 9/49 and 18/45
9/49 + 18/45 is 143/245.
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,
9/49 = 9 × 45/49 × 45 = 405/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
18/45 = 18 × 49/45 × 49 = 882/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2205 + 882/2205 = 405 + 882/2205 = 1287/2205 - 1287/2205 simplified gives 143/245
- So, 9/49 + 18/45 = 143/245
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