Add 49/5 and 49/54
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 49/54
49/5 + 49/54 is 2891/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
49/5 = 49 × 54/5 × 54 = 2646/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/270 + 245/270 = 2646 + 245/270 = 2891/270 - So, 49/5 + 49/54 = 2891/270
In mixed form: 10191/270
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