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Add 9/15 and 3/49

9/15 + 3/49 is 162/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
    9/15 = 9 × 49/15 × 49 = 441/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    3/49 = 3 × 15/49 × 15 = 45/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/735 + 45/735 = 441 + 45/735 = 486/735
  5. 486/735 simplified gives 162/245
  6. So, 9/15 + 3/49 = 162/245

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