Add 2/3 and 49/15
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 3 4/15
2/3 + 49/15 is 59/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
2/3 = 2 × 5/3 × 5 = 10/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
49/15 = 49 × 1/15 × 1 = 49/15 - Add the two like fractions:
10/15 + 49/15 = 10 + 49/15 = 59/15 - So, 2/3 + 49/15 = 59/15
In mixed form: 314/15
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