Add 6/15 and 5/49
6/15 + 5/49 is 123/245.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735 - Add the two like fractions:
294/735 + 75/735 = 294 + 75/735 = 369/735 - 369/735 simplified gives 123/245
- So, 6/15 + 5/49 = 123/245
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