Add 9/15 and 25/49
9/15 + 25/49 is 272/245.
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,
25/49 = 25 × 15/49 × 15 = 375/735 - Add the two like fractions:
441/735 + 375/735 = 441 + 375/735 = 816/735 - 816/735 simplified gives 272/245
- So, 9/15 + 25/49 = 272/245
In mixed form: 127/245
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