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Add 5/49 and 8/9

5/49 + 8/9 is 437/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    8/9 = 8 × 49/9 × 49 = 392/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/441 + 392/441 = 45 + 392/441 = 437/441
  5. So, 5/49 + 8/9 = 437/441

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