Add 81/9 and 15/49
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 15/49
81/9 + 15/49 is 456/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
81/9 = 81 × 49/9 × 49 = 3969/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/441 + 135/441 = 3969 + 135/441 = 4104/441 - 4104/441 simplified gives 456/49
- So, 81/9 + 15/49 = 456/49
In mixed form: 915/49
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