Add 15/9 and 48/49
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 48/49
15/9 + 48/49 is 389/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
15/9 = 15 × 49/9 × 49 = 735/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441 - Add the two like fractions:
735/441 + 432/441 = 735 + 432/441 = 1167/441 - 1167/441 simplified gives 389/147
- So, 15/9 + 48/49 = 389/147
In mixed form: 295/147
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