Add 49/15 and 6/9
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 6/9
49/15 + 6/9 is 59/15.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
147/45 + 30/45 = 147 + 30/45 = 177/45 - 177/45 simplified gives 59/15
- So, 49/15 + 6/9 = 59/15
In mixed form: 314/15
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