Add 1/49 and 15/40
1/49 + 15/40 is 155/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
1/49 = 1 × 40/49 × 40 = 40/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
15/40 = 15 × 49/40 × 49 = 735/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
40/1960 + 735/1960 = 40 + 735/1960 = 775/1960 - 775/1960 simplified gives 155/392
- So, 1/49 + 15/40 = 155/392
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