Add 80/9 and 27/49
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 27/49
80/9 + 27/49 is 4163/441.
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,
80/9 = 80 × 49/9 × 49 = 3920/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
27/49 = 27 × 9/49 × 9 = 243/441 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/441 + 243/441 = 3920 + 243/441 = 4163/441 - So, 80/9 + 27/49 = 4163/441
In mixed form: 9194/441
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