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Add 42/15 and 5/49

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 5/49

42/15 + 5/49 is 711/245.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 49/15 × 49 = 2058/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/735 + 75/735 = 2058 + 75/735 = 2133/735
  5. 2133/735 simplified gives 711/245
  6. So, 42/15 + 5/49 = 711/245
    In mixed form: 2221/245

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