Add 81/8 and 9/49
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 9/49
81/8 + 9/49 is 4041/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
81/8 = 81 × 49/8 × 49 = 3969/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
9/49 = 9 × 8/49 × 8 = 72/392 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/392 + 72/392 = 3969 + 72/392 = 4041/392 - So, 81/8 + 9/49 = 4041/392
In mixed form: 10121/392
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