Add 42/9 and 72/49
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 23/49
42/9 + 72/49 is 902/147.
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,
72/49 = 72 × 9/49 × 9 = 648/441 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/441 + 648/441 = 2058 + 648/441 = 2706/441 - 2706/441 simplified gives 902/147
- So, 42/9 + 72/49 = 902/147
In mixed form: 620/147
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