Add 15/49 and 2/48
15/49 + 2/48 is 409/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
15/49 = 15 × 48/49 × 48 = 720/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2352 + 98/2352 = 720 + 98/2352 = 818/2352 - 818/2352 simplified gives 409/1176
- So, 15/49 + 2/48 = 409/1176
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