Add 15/18 and 28/49
15/18 + 28/49 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
28/49 = 28 × 18/49 × 18 = 504/882 - Add the two like fractions:
735/882 + 504/882 = 735 + 504/882 = 1239/882 - 1239/882 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 15/18 + 28/49 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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