Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 4/49 and 5/9

4/49 + 5/9 is 281/441.

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,
    4/49 = 4 × 9/49 × 9 = 36/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    5/9 = 5 × 49/9 × 49 = 245/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/441 + 245/441 = 36 + 245/441 = 281/441
  5. So, 4/49 + 5/9 = 281/441

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com