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

Add 49/15 and 5/49

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 5/49

49/15 + 5/49 is 2476/735.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
49/15 = 49 × 49/15 × 49 = 2401/735
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735
Add the two like fractions:
2401/735 + 75/735 = 2401 + 75/735 = 2476/735
So, 49/15 + 5/49 = 2476/735
In mixed form: 3271/735

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