Add 6/49 and 8/9
6/49 + 8/9 is 446/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
8/9 = 8 × 49/9 × 49 = 392/441 - Add the two like fractions:
54/441 + 392/441 = 54 + 392/441 = 446/441 - So, 6/49 + 8/9 = 446/441
In mixed form: 15/441
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