Add 24/15 and 18/49, Solve 1 9/15 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 18/49

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 18/49

24/15 + 18/49 is 482/245.

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,
24/15 = 24 × 49/15 × 49 = 1176/735
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
18/49 = 18 × 15/49 × 15 = 270/735
Add the two like fractions:
1176/735 + 270/735 = 1176 + 270/735 = 1446/735
1446/735 simplified gives 482/245
So, 24/15 + 18/49 = 482/245
In mixed form: 1237/245

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