Add 2/9 and 15/49
2/9 + 15/49 is 233/441.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 49/9 × 49 = 98/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441 - Add the two like fractions:
98/441 + 135/441 = 98 + 135/441 = 233/441 - So, 2/9 + 15/49 = 233/441
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