Add 14/9 and 30/49, Solve 1 5/9 + 30/49 as a fraction

Add 14/9 and 30/49

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 30/49

14/9 + 30/49 is 956/441.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
14/9 = 14 × 49/9 × 49 = 686/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
30/49 = 30 × 9/49 × 9 = 270/441
Add the two like fractions:
686/441 + 270/441 = 686 + 270/441 = 956/441
So, 14/9 + 30/49 = 956/441
In mixed form: 274/441

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