Add 15/3 and 15/49, Solve 5 0/3 + 15/49 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 15/49

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/49

15/3 + 15/49 is 260/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
15/3 = 15 × 49/3 × 49 = 735/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
15/49 = 15 × 3/49 × 3 = 45/147
Add the two like fractions:
735/147 + 45/147 = 735 + 45/147 = 780/147
780/147 simplified gives 260/49
So, 15/3 + 15/49 = 260/49
In mixed form: 515/49

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