Add 32/15 and 9/49, Solve 2 2/15 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 32/15 and 9/49

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

32/15 + 9/49 is 1703/735.

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,
9/49 = 9 × 15/49 × 15 = 135/735
Add the two like fractions:
1568/735 + 135/735 = 1568 + 135/735 = 1703/735
So, 32/15 + 9/49 = 1703/735
In mixed form: 2233/735

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