Add 9/6 and 15/49
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 15/49
9/6 + 15/49 is 177/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
9/6 = 9 × 49/6 × 49 = 441/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
15/49 = 15 × 6/49 × 6 = 90/294 - Add the two like fractions:
441/294 + 90/294 = 441 + 90/294 = 531/294 - 531/294 simplified gives 177/98
- So, 9/6 + 15/49 = 177/98
In mixed form: 179/98
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