Add 3/49 and 4/81
3/49 + 4/81 is 439/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
3/49 = 3 × 81/49 × 81 = 243/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
4/81 = 4 × 49/81 × 49 = 196/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
243/3969 + 196/3969 = 243 + 196/3969 = 439/3969 - So, 3/49 + 4/81 = 439/3969
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