Add 2/49 and 48/9, Solve 2/49 + 5 3/9 as a fraction

Add 2/49 and 48/9

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 5 3/9

2/49 + 48/9 is 790/147.

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,
48/9 = 48 × 49/9 × 49 = 2352/441
Add the two like fractions:
18/441 + 2352/441 = 18 + 2352/441 = 2370/441
2370/441 simplified gives 790/147
So, 2/49 + 48/9 = 790/147
In mixed form: 555/147

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