Add 49/5 and 7/9
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 7/9
49/5 + 7/9 is 476/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
441/45 + 35/45 = 441 + 35/45 = 476/45 - So, 49/5 + 7/9 = 476/45
In mixed form: 1026/45
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