Add 3/54 and 15/49
3/54 + 15/49 is 319/882.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 49/54 × 49 = 147/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
15/49 = 15 × 54/49 × 54 = 810/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
147/2646 + 810/2646 = 147 + 810/2646 = 957/2646 - 957/2646 simplified gives 319/882
- So, 3/54 + 15/49 = 319/882
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