Add 1/15 and 49/18
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 2 13/18
1/15 + 49/18 is 251/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
1/15 = 1 × 6/15 × 6 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 245/90 = 6 + 245/90 = 251/90 - So, 1/15 + 49/18 = 251/90
In mixed form: 271/90
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