Add 42/15 and 48/49
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 48/49
42/15 + 48/49 is 926/245.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 49/15 × 49 = 2058/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
48/49 = 48 × 15/49 × 15 = 720/735 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/735 + 720/735 = 2058 + 720/735 = 2778/735 - 2778/735 simplified gives 926/245
- So, 42/15 + 48/49 = 926/245
In mixed form: 3191/245
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