Add 40/9 and 49/25
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 24/25
40/9 + 49/25 is 1441/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/225 + 441/225 = 1000 + 441/225 = 1441/225 - So, 40/9 + 49/25 = 1441/225
In mixed form: 691/225
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