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Add 3/49 and 16/9

1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 1 7/9

3/49 + 16/9 is 811/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    3/49 = 3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    16/9 = 16 × 49/9 × 49 = 784/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/441 + 784/441 = 27 + 784/441 = 811/441
  5. So, 3/49 + 16/9 = 811/441
    In mixed form: 1370/441

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