Add 9/49 and 45/48
9/49 + 45/48 is 879/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2352 + 2205/2352 = 432 + 2205/2352 = 2637/2352 - 2637/2352 simplified gives 879/784
- So, 9/49 + 45/48 = 879/784
In mixed form: 195/784
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