Add 49/15 and 30/9
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 3 3/9
49/15 + 30/9 is 33/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
49/15 = 49 × 3/15 × 3 = 147/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Add the two like fractions:
147/45 + 150/45 = 147 + 150/45 = 297/45 - 297/45 simplified gives 33/5
- So, 49/15 + 30/9 = 33/5
In mixed form: 63/5
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