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Add 1/49 and 15/48

1/49 + 15/48 is 261/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    1/49 = 1 × 48/49 × 48 = 48/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/2352 + 735/2352 = 48 + 735/2352 = 783/2352
  5. 783/2352 simplified gives 261/784
  6. So, 1/49 + 15/48 = 261/784

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