Add 15/49 and 28/40
15/49 + 28/40 is 493/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
15/49 = 15 × 40/49 × 40 = 600/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
28/40 = 28 × 49/40 × 49 = 1372/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1960 + 1372/1960 = 600 + 1372/1960 = 1972/1960 - 1972/1960 simplified gives 493/490
- So, 15/49 + 28/40 = 493/490
In mixed form: 13/490
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