Add 28/49 and 5/9, Solve 28/49 + 5/9 as a fraction

Add 28/49 and 5/9

28/49 + 5/9 is 71/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
28/49 = 28 × 9/49 × 9 = 252/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
5/9 = 5 × 49/9 × 49 = 245/441
Add the two like fractions:
252/441 + 245/441 = 252 + 245/441 = 497/441
497/441 simplified gives 71/63
So, 28/49 + 5/9 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63

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