Add 9/4 and 7/49
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 7/49
9/4 + 7/49 is 67/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
7/49 = 7 × 4/49 × 4 = 28/196 - Add the two like fractions:
441/196 + 28/196 = 441 + 28/196 = 469/196 - 469/196 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 9/4 + 7/49 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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