Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/5 and 15/9

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1 6/9

49/5 + 15/9 is 172/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/45 + 75/45 = 441 + 75/45 = 516/45
  5. 516/45 simplified gives 172/15
  6. So, 49/5 + 15/9 = 172/15
    In mixed form: 117/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com