Add 15/49 and 42/48
15/49 + 42/48 is 463/392.
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,
42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2352 + 2058/2352 = 720 + 2058/2352 = 2778/2352 - 2778/2352 simplified gives 463/392
- So, 15/49 + 42/48 = 463/392
In mixed form: 171/392
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