Add 15/3 and 49/6
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 8 1/6
15/3 + 49/6 is 79/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
15/3 = 15 × 2/3 × 2 = 30/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
49/6 = 49 × 1/6 × 1 = 49/6 - Add the two like fractions:
30/6 + 49/6 = 30 + 49/6 = 79/6 - So, 15/3 + 49/6 = 79/6
In mixed form: 131/6
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