Add 9/25 and 49/9, Solve 9/25 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 9/25 and 49/9

1^st number: 9/25, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

9/25 + 49/9 is 1306/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225
Add the two like fractions:
81/225 + 1225/225 = 81 + 1225/225 = 1306/225
So, 9/25 + 49/9 = 1306/225
In mixed form: 5181/225

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