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Add 5/15 and 2/49

5/15 + 2/49 is 55/147.

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,
    5/15 = 5 × 49/15 × 49 = 245/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    2/49 = 2 × 15/49 × 15 = 30/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/735 + 30/735 = 245 + 30/735 = 275/735
  5. 275/735 simplified gives 55/147
  6. So, 5/15 + 2/49 = 55/147

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