Add 9/5 and 3/49
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3/49
9/5 + 3/49 is 456/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
9/5 = 9 × 49/5 × 49 = 441/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245 - Add the two like fractions:
441/245 + 15/245 = 441 + 15/245 = 456/245 - So, 9/5 + 3/49 = 456/245
In mixed form: 1211/245
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