Add 9/49 and 5/81
9/49 + 5/81 is 974/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
9/49 = 9 × 81/49 × 81 = 729/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
5/81 = 5 × 49/81 × 49 = 245/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
729/3969 + 245/3969 = 729 + 245/3969 = 974/3969 - So, 9/49 + 5/81 = 974/3969
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