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Add 49/8 and 14/15

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 14/15

49/8 + 14/15 is 847/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/120 + 112/120 = 735 + 112/120 = 847/120
  5. So, 49/8 + 14/15 = 847/120
    In mixed form: 77/120

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