Add 32/15 and 2/49
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 2/49
32/15 + 2/49 is 1598/735.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 49/15 × 49 = 1568/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
2/49 = 2 × 15/49 × 15 = 30/735 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/735 + 30/735 = 1568 + 30/735 = 1598/735 - So, 32/15 + 2/49 = 1598/735
In mixed form: 2128/735
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