Add 49/9 and 9/25
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 9/25
49/9 + 9/25 is 1306/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/225 + 81/225 = 1225 + 81/225 = 1306/225 - So, 49/9 + 9/25 = 1306/225
In mixed form: 5181/225
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