Add 80/3 and 9/49
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 9/49
80/3 + 9/49 is 3947/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
80/3 = 80 × 49/3 × 49 = 3920/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
9/49 = 9 × 3/49 × 3 = 27/147 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/147 + 27/147 = 3920 + 27/147 = 3947/147 - So, 80/3 + 9/49 = 3947/147
In mixed form: 26125/147
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