Add 15/54 and 9/49
15/54 + 9/49 is 407/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
15/54 = 15 × 49/54 × 49 = 735/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
9/49 = 9 × 54/49 × 54 = 486/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
735/2646 + 486/2646 = 735 + 486/2646 = 1221/2646 - 1221/2646 simplified gives 407/882
- So, 15/54 + 9/49 = 407/882
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