Add 49/25 and 15/9
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 1 6/9
49/25 + 15/9 is 272/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Add the two like fractions:
441/225 + 375/225 = 441 + 375/225 = 816/225 - 816/225 simplified gives 272/75
- So, 49/25 + 15/9 = 272/75
In mixed form: 347/75
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