Add 49/8 and 5/9
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 5/9
49/8 + 5/9 is 481/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
49/8 = 49 × 9/8 × 9 = 441/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
441/72 + 40/72 = 441 + 40/72 = 481/72 - So, 49/8 + 5/9 = 481/72
In mixed form: 649/72
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