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Add 27/49 and 5/9

27/49 + 5/9 is 488/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    27/49 = 27 × 9/49 × 9 = 243/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    5/9 = 5 × 49/9 × 49 = 245/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/441 + 245/441 = 243 + 245/441 = 488/441
  5. So, 27/49 + 5/9 = 488/441
    In mixed form: 147/441

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