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Add 28/15 and 12/49

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 12/49

28/15 + 12/49 is 1552/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
    28/15 = 28 × 49/15 × 49 = 1372/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    12/49 = 12 × 15/49 × 15 = 180/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/735 + 180/735 = 1372 + 180/735 = 1552/735
  5. So, 28/15 + 12/49 = 1552/735
    In mixed form: 282/735

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