Add 49/35 and 8/9
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 8/9
49/35 + 8/9 is 103/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
49/35 = 49 × 9/35 × 9 = 441/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
8/9 = 8 × 35/9 × 35 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
441/315 + 280/315 = 441 + 280/315 = 721/315 - 721/315 simplified gives 103/45
- So, 49/35 + 8/9 = 103/45
In mixed form: 213/45
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