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Add 14/9 and 1/49

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1/49

14/9 + 1/49 is 695/441.

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,
    14/9 = 14 × 49/9 × 49 = 686/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/441 + 9/441 = 686 + 9/441 = 695/441
  5. So, 14/9 + 1/49 = 695/441
    In mixed form: 1254/441

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