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Add 12/9 and 7/49

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 7/49

12/9 + 7/49 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    12/9 = 12 × 49/9 × 49 = 588/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    7/49 = 7 × 9/49 × 9 = 63/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/441 + 63/441 = 588 + 63/441 = 651/441
  5. 651/441 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 12/9 + 7/49 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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