Add 2/49 and 3/9
2/49 + 3/9 is 55/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
3/9 = 3 × 49/9 × 49 = 147/441 - Add the two like fractions:
18/441 + 147/441 = 18 + 147/441 = 165/441 - 165/441 simplified gives 55/147
- So, 2/49 + 3/9 = 55/147
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