Add 30/9 and 15/49
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 15/49
30/9 + 15/49 is 535/147.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 49/9 × 49 = 1470/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/441 + 135/441 = 1470 + 135/441 = 1605/441 - 1605/441 simplified gives 535/147
- So, 30/9 + 15/49 = 535/147
In mixed form: 394/147
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