Add 42/9 and 20/49
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 20/49
42/9 + 20/49 is 746/147.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 49/9 × 49 = 2058/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/441 + 180/441 = 2058 + 180/441 = 2238/441 - 2238/441 simplified gives 746/147
- So, 42/9 + 20/49 = 746/147
In mixed form: 511/147
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