Add 9/27 and 2/49
9/27 + 2/49 is 55/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
9/27 = 9 × 49/27 × 49 = 441/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
2/49 = 2 × 27/49 × 27 = 54/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1323 + 54/1323 = 441 + 54/1323 = 495/1323 - 495/1323 simplified gives 55/147
- So, 9/27 + 2/49 = 55/147
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