Add 9/15 and 21/49
9/15 + 21/49 is 36/35.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 49/15 × 49 = 441/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
21/49 = 21 × 15/49 × 15 = 315/735 - Add the two like fractions:
441/735 + 315/735 = 441 + 315/735 = 756/735 - 756/735 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 9/15 + 21/49 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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