Add 49/9 and 2/5
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 2/5
49/9 + 2/5 is 263/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45 - Add the two like fractions:
245/45 + 18/45 = 245 + 18/45 = 263/45 - So, 49/9 + 2/5 = 263/45
In mixed form: 538/45
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