Add 7/15 and 49/45
1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 1 4/45
7/15 + 49/45 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
7/15 = 7 × 3/15 × 3 = 21/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45 - Add the two like fractions:
21/45 + 49/45 = 21 + 49/45 = 70/45 - 70/45 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 7/15 + 49/45 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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