Add 10/49 and 16/9, Solve 10/49 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 10/49 and 16/9

1^st number: 10/49, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

10/49 + 16/9 is 874/441.

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,
10/49 = 10 × 9/49 × 9 = 90/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
16/9 = 16 × 49/9 × 49 = 784/441
Add the two like fractions:
90/441 + 784/441 = 90 + 784/441 = 874/441
So, 10/49 + 16/9 = 874/441
In mixed form: 1433/441

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