Add 49/15 and 6/36
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 6/36
49/15 + 6/36 is 103/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
49/15 = 49 × 12/15 × 12 = 588/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
588/180 + 30/180 = 588 + 30/180 = 618/180 - 618/180 simplified gives 103/30
- So, 49/15 + 6/36 = 103/30
In mixed form: 313/30
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