Add 49/15 and 45/8, Solve 3 4/15 + 5 5/8 as a fraction

Add 49/15 and 45/8

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

49/15 + 45/8 is 1067/120.

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,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
Add the two like fractions:
392/120 + 675/120 = 392 + 675/120 = 1067/120
So, 49/15 + 45/8 = 1067/120
In mixed form: 8107/120

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