Add 2/4 and 49/9, Solve 2/4 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 2/4 and 49/9

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

2/4 + 49/9 is 107/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
49/9 = 49 × 4/9 × 4 = 196/36
Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 196/36 = 18 + 196/36 = 214/36
214/36 simplified gives 107/18
So, 2/4 + 49/9 = 107/18
In mixed form: 517/18

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