Add 9/49 and 42/70
9/49 + 42/70 is 192/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
9/49 = 9 × 10/49 × 10 = 90/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
42/70 = 42 × 7/70 × 7 = 294/490 - Add the two like fractions:
90/490 + 294/490 = 90 + 294/490 = 384/490 - 384/490 simplified gives 192/245
- So, 9/49 + 42/70 = 192/245
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