Add 42/9 and 36/49
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 36/49
42/9 + 36/49 is 794/147.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 9/49 × 9 = 324/441 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/441 + 324/441 = 2058 + 324/441 = 2382/441 - 2382/441 simplified gives 794/147
- So, 42/9 + 36/49 = 794/147
In mixed form: 559/147
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