Add 2/15 and 49/16
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 3 1/16
2/15 + 49/16 is 767/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240 - Add the two like fractions:
32/240 + 735/240 = 32 + 735/240 = 767/240 - So, 2/15 + 49/16 = 767/240
In mixed form: 347/240
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