Add 27/9 and 5/49
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 5/49
27/9 + 5/49 is 152/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
27/9 = 27 × 49/9 × 49 = 1323/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/441 + 45/441 = 1323 + 45/441 = 1368/441 - 1368/441 simplified gives 152/49
- So, 27/9 + 5/49 = 152/49
In mixed form: 35/49
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