Add 49/14 and 2/9
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 2/9
49/14 + 2/9 is 67/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
49/14 = 49 × 9/14 × 9 = 441/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Add the two like fractions:
441/126 + 28/126 = 441 + 28/126 = 469/126 - 469/126 simplified gives 67/18
- So, 49/14 + 2/9 = 67/18
In mixed form: 313/18
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