Add 42/9 and 40/49
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 40/49
42/9 + 40/49 is 806/147.
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,
40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/441 + 360/441 = 2058 + 360/441 = 2418/441 - 2418/441 simplified gives 806/147
- So, 42/9 + 40/49 = 806/147
In mixed form: 571/147
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