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Add 15/5 and 2/49

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 2/49

15/5 + 2/49 is 149/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    15/5 = 15 × 49/5 × 49 = 735/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/245 + 10/245 = 735 + 10/245 = 745/245
  5. 745/245 simplified gives 149/49
  6. So, 15/5 + 2/49 = 149/49
    In mixed form: 32/49

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