Add 2/15 and 5/49
2/15 + 5/49 is 173/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
2/15 = 2 × 49/15 × 49 = 98/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735 - Add the two like fractions:
98/735 + 75/735 = 98 + 75/735 = 173/735 - So, 2/15 + 5/49 = 173/735
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