Add 7/2 and 9/49
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 9/49
72 + 949 is 36198.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
72 = 7 × 492 × 49 = 34398 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
949 = 9 × 249 × 2 = 1898 - Add the two like fractions:
34398 + 1898 = 343 + 1898 = 36198 - So, 7/2 + 9/49 = 361/98
In mixed form: 36798
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