Add 15/24 and 3/49
15/24 + 3/49 is 269/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
3/49 = 3 × 24/49 × 24 = 72/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1176 + 72/1176 = 735 + 72/1176 = 807/1176 - 807/1176 simplified gives 269/392
- So, 15/24 + 3/49 = 269/392
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/24+3/49 15/24+6/49 15/48+3/49 15/24+3/98 45/24+3/49 15/24+9/49 15/72+3/49 75/24+3/49 15/24+15/49 15/24+21/49