Add 15/36 and 3/49
15/36 + 3/49 is 281/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
3/49 = 3 × 36/49 × 36 = 108/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1764 + 108/1764 = 735 + 108/1764 = 843/1764 - 843/1764 simplified gives 281/588
- So, 15/36 + 3/49 = 281/588
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