Add 50/9 and 35/49
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 35/49
50/9 + 35/49 is 395/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
50/9 = 50 × 49/9 × 49 = 2450/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
35/49 = 35 × 9/49 × 9 = 315/441 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/441 + 315/441 = 2450 + 315/441 = 2765/441 - 2765/441 simplified gives 395/63
- So, 50/9 + 35/49 = 395/63
In mixed form: 617/63
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