Add 9/15 and 3/49
9/15 + 3/49 is 162/245.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 15/49 × 15 = 45/735 - Add the two like fractions:
441/735 + 45/735 = 441 + 45/735 = 486/735 - 486/735 simplified gives 162/245
- So, 9/15 + 3/49 = 162/245
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