Add 3/15 and 16/49
3/15 + 16/49 is 129/245.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 49/15 × 49 = 147/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
16/49 = 16 × 15/49 × 15 = 240/735 - Add the two like fractions:
147/735 + 240/735 = 147 + 240/735 = 387/735 - 387/735 simplified gives 129/245
- So, 3/15 + 16/49 = 129/245
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