Add 42/49 and 8/9
42/49 + 8/9 is 110/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
8/9 = 8 × 49/9 × 49 = 392/441 - Add the two like fractions:
378/441 + 392/441 = 378 + 392/441 = 770/441 - 770/441 simplified gives 110/63
- So, 42/49 + 8/9 = 110/63
In mixed form: 147/63
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