Add 49/15 and 24/28, Solve 3 4/15 + 24/28 as a fraction

Add 49/15 and 24/28

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 24/28

49/15 + 24/28 is 433/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
49/15 = 49 × 28/15 × 28 = 1372/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420
Add the two like fractions:
1372/420 + 360/420 = 1372 + 360/420 = 1732/420
1732/420 simplified gives 433/105
So, 49/15 + 24/28 = 433/105
In mixed form: 413/105

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