Add 6/2 and 49/15
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 3 4/15
6/2 + 49/15 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
6/2 = 6 × 15/2 × 15 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
49/15 = 49 × 2/15 × 2 = 98/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 98/30 = 90 + 98/30 = 188/30 - 188/30 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 6/2 + 49/15 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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