Add 15/90 and 35/49
15/90 + 35/49 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
15/90 = 15 × 49/90 × 49 = 735/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
35/49 = 35 × 90/49 × 90 = 3150/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
735/4410 + 3150/4410 = 735 + 3150/4410 = 3885/4410 - 3885/4410 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 15/90 + 35/49 = 37/42
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