Add 49/15 and 15/8
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1 7/8
49/15 + 15/8 is 617/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
49/15 = 49 × 8/15 × 8 = 392/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
392/120 + 225/120 = 392 + 225/120 = 617/120 - So, 49/15 + 15/8 = 617/120
In mixed form: 517/120
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