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Add 49/15 and 7/18

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 7/18

49/15 + 7/18 is 329/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    49/15 = 49 × 6/15 × 6 = 294/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/90 + 35/90 = 294 + 35/90 = 329/90
  5. So, 49/15 + 7/18 = 329/90
    In mixed form: 359/90

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