Add 6/15 and 32/49
6/15 + 32/49 is 258/245.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 49/15 × 49 = 294/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
32/49 = 32 × 15/49 × 15 = 480/735 - Add the two like fractions:
294/735 + 480/735 = 294 + 480/735 = 774/735 - 774/735 simplified gives 258/245
- So, 6/15 + 32/49 = 258/245
In mixed form: 113/245
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