Add 49/6 and 7/9
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 7/9
496 + 79 is 16118.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
496 = 49 × 36 × 3 = 14718 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
79 = 7 × 29 × 2 = 1418 - Add the two like fractions:
14718 + 1418 = 147 + 1418 = 16118 - So, 49/6 + 7/9 = 161/18
In mixed form: 81718
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