Add 18/6 and 15/49
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 15/49
18/6 + 15/49 is 162/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
18/6 = 18 × 49/6 × 49 = 882/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
15/49 = 15 × 6/49 × 6 = 90/294 - Add the two like fractions:
882/294 + 90/294 = 882 + 90/294 = 972/294 - 972/294 simplified gives 162/49
- So, 18/6 + 15/49 = 162/49
In mixed form: 315/49
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