Add 15/45 and 14/49
15/45 + 14/49 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
14/49 = 14 × 45/49 × 45 = 630/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
735/2205 + 630/2205 = 735 + 630/2205 = 1365/2205 - 1365/2205 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 15/45 + 14/49 = 13/21
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