Add 7/9 and 12/49
7/9 + 12/49 is 451/441.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 49/9 × 49 = 343/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441 - Add the two like fractions:
343/441 + 108/441 = 343 + 108/441 = 451/441 - So, 7/9 + 12/49 = 451/441
In mixed form: 110/441
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