Add 45/15 and 20/49
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 20/49
45/15 + 20/49 is 167/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
45/15 = 45 × 49/15 × 49 = 2205/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
20/49 = 20 × 15/49 × 15 = 300/735 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/735 + 300/735 = 2205 + 300/735 = 2505/735 - 2505/735 simplified gives 167/49
- So, 45/15 + 20/49 = 167/49
In mixed form: 320/49
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