Add 3/4 and 49/15
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 3 4/15
3/4 + 49/15 is 241/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60 - Add the two like fractions:
45/60 + 196/60 = 45 + 196/60 = 241/60 - So, 3/4 + 49/15 = 241/60
In mixed form: 41/60
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