Add 54/6 and 49/15
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 3 4/15
54/6 + 49/15 is 184/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
54/6 = 54 × 5/6 × 5 = 270/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
49/15 = 49 × 2/15 × 2 = 98/30 - Add the two like fractions:
270/30 + 98/30 = 270 + 98/30 = 368/30 - 368/30 simplified gives 184/15
- So, 54/6 + 49/15 = 184/15
In mixed form: 124/15
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