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Add 14/4 and 15/49

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 15/49

14/4 + 15/49 is 373/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    15/49 = 15 × 4/49 × 4 = 60/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/196 + 60/196 = 686 + 60/196 = 746/196
  5. 746/196 simplified gives 373/98
  6. So, 14/4 + 15/49 = 373/98
    In mixed form: 379/98

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