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Add 1/15 and 5/49

1/15 + 5/49 is 124/735.

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,
    1/15 = 1 × 49/15 × 49 = 49/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/735 + 75/735 = 49 + 75/735 = 124/735
  5. So, 1/15 + 5/49 = 124/735

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