Add 15/49 and 48/90
15/49 + 48/90 is 617/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
15/49 = 15 × 90/49 × 90 = 1350/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
48/90 = 48 × 49/90 × 49 = 2352/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/4410 + 2352/4410 = 1350 + 2352/4410 = 3702/4410 - 3702/4410 simplified gives 617/735
- So, 15/49 + 48/90 = 617/735
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