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Add 49/9 and 2/4

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 2/4

49/9 + 2/4 is 107/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    49/9 = 49 × 4/9 × 4 = 196/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/36 + 18/36 = 196 + 18/36 = 214/36
  5. 214/36 simplified gives 107/18
  6. So, 49/9 + 2/4 = 107/18
    In mixed form: 517/18

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