Add 35/15 and 9/49, Solve 2 5/15 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 35/15 and 9/49

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 9/49

35/15 + 9/49 is 370/147.

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,
35/15 = 35 × 49/15 × 49 = 1715/735
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
9/49 = 9 × 15/49 × 15 = 135/735
Add the two like fractions:
1715/735 + 135/735 = 1715 + 135/735 = 1850/735
1850/735 simplified gives 370/147
So, 35/15 + 9/49 = 370/147
In mixed form: 276/147

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