Add 7/9 and 16/49
7/9 + 16/49 is 487/441.
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,
16/49 = 16 × 9/49 × 9 = 144/441 - Add the two like fractions:
343/441 + 144/441 = 343 + 144/441 = 487/441 - So, 7/9 + 16/49 = 487/441
In mixed form: 146/441
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