Add 9/49 and 7/8
9/49 + 7/8 is 415/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
9/49 = 9 × 8/49 × 8 = 72/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392 - Add the two like fractions:
72/392 + 343/392 = 72 + 343/392 = 415/392 - So, 9/49 + 7/8 = 415/392
In mixed form: 123/392
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