Add 9/49 and 7/9
9/49 + 7/9 is 424/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
9/49 = 9 × 9/49 × 9 = 81/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
7/9 = 7 × 49/9 × 49 = 343/441 - Add the two like fractions:
81/441 + 343/441 = 81 + 343/441 = 424/441 - So, 9/49 + 7/9 = 424/441
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