Add 5/49 and 25/9, Solve 5/49 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 5/49 and 25/9

1^st number: 5/49, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

5/49 + 25/9 is 1270/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
25/9 = 25 × 49/9 × 49 = 1225/441
Add the two like fractions:
45/441 + 1225/441 = 45 + 1225/441 = 1270/441
So, 5/49 + 25/9 = 1270/441
In mixed form: 2388/441

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