Add 54/15 and 3/49
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 3/49
54/15 + 3/49 is 897/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
54/15 = 54 × 49/15 × 49 = 2646/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
3/49 = 3 × 15/49 × 15 = 45/735 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/735 + 45/735 = 2646 + 45/735 = 2691/735 - 2691/735 simplified gives 897/245
- So, 54/15 + 3/49 = 897/245
In mixed form: 3162/245
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