Add 49/15 and 54/45
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1 9/45
49/15 + 54/45 is 67/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 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 45 × 1 = 45,
54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45 - Add the two like fractions:
147/45 + 54/45 = 147 + 54/45 = 201/45 - 201/45 simplified gives 67/15
- So, 49/15 + 54/45 = 67/15
In mixed form: 47/15
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