Add 15/49 and 56/70
15/49 + 56/70 is 271/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
15/49 = 15 × 10/49 × 10 = 150/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
56/70 = 56 × 7/70 × 7 = 392/490 - Add the two like fractions:
150/490 + 392/490 = 150 + 392/490 = 542/490 - 542/490 simplified gives 271/245
- So, 15/49 + 56/70 = 271/245
In mixed form: 126/245
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