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Add 15/49 and 32/30

1st number: 15/49, 2nd number: 1 2/30

15/49 + 32/30 is 1009/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    15/49 = 15 × 30/49 × 30 = 450/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    32/30 = 32 × 49/30 × 49 = 1568/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1470 + 1568/1470 = 450 + 1568/1470 = 2018/1470
  5. 2018/1470 simplified gives 1009/735
  6. So, 15/49 + 32/30 = 1009/735
    In mixed form: 1274/735

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