Add 8/15 and 49/9
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 5 4/9
8/15 + 49/9 is 269/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45 - Add the two like fractions:
24/45 + 245/45 = 24 + 245/45 = 269/45 - So, 8/15 + 49/9 = 269/45
In mixed form: 544/45
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