Add 9/2 and 9/49
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 9/49
9/2 + 9/49 is 459/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
9/2 = 9 × 49/2 × 49 = 441/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
9/49 = 9 × 2/49 × 2 = 18/98 - Add the two like fractions:
441/98 + 18/98 = 441 + 18/98 = 459/98 - So, 9/2 + 9/49 = 459/98
In mixed form: 467/98
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