Add 15/6 and 9/49
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 9/49
15/6 + 9/49 is 263/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
9/49 = 9 × 6/49 × 6 = 54/294 - Add the two like fractions:
735/294 + 54/294 = 735 + 54/294 = 789/294 - 789/294 simplified gives 263/98
- So, 15/6 + 9/49 = 263/98
In mixed form: 267/98
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