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Add 15/2 and 56/49

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 7/49

15/2 + 56/49 is 121/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    15/2 = 15 × 49/2 × 49 = 735/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    56/49 = 56 × 2/49 × 2 = 112/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/98 + 112/98 = 735 + 112/98 = 847/98
  5. 847/98 simplified gives 121/14
  6. So, 15/2 + 56/49 = 121/14
    In mixed form: 89/14

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