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Add 35/15 and 4/49

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 4/49

35/15 + 4/49 is 355/147.

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,
    35/15 = 35 × 49/15 × 49 = 1715/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    4/49 = 4 × 15/49 × 15 = 60/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/735 + 60/735 = 1715 + 60/735 = 1775/735
  5. 1775/735 simplified gives 355/147
  6. So, 35/15 + 4/49 = 355/147
    In mixed form: 261/147

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