Add 49/9 and 14/10
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 1 4/10
49/9 + 14/10 is 308/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 126/90 = 490 + 126/90 = 616/90 - 616/90 simplified gives 308/45
- So, 49/9 + 14/10 = 308/45
In mixed form: 638/45
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