Add 3/9 and 1/49
3/9 + 1/49 is 52/147.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 49/9 × 49 = 147/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441 - Add the two like fractions:
147/441 + 9/441 = 147 + 9/441 = 156/441 - 156/441 simplified gives 52/147
- So, 3/9 + 1/49 = 52/147
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