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Add 49/15 and 2/6

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 2/6

49/15 + 2/6 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    49/15 = 49 × 2/15 × 2 = 98/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/30 + 10/30 = 98 + 10/30 = 108/30
  5. 108/30 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 49/15 + 2/6 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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