Add 15/49 and 6/45
15/49 + 6/45 is 323/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
15/49 = 15 × 45/49 × 45 = 675/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
6/45 = 6 × 49/45 × 49 = 294/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
675/2205 + 294/2205 = 675 + 294/2205 = 969/2205 - 969/2205 simplified gives 323/735
- So, 15/49 + 6/45 = 323/735
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