Add 49/9 and 35/75
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 35/75
49/9 + 35/75 is 266/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/225 + 105/225 = 1225 + 105/225 = 1330/225 - 1330/225 simplified gives 266/45
- So, 49/9 + 35/75 = 266/45
In mixed form: 541/45
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