Add 49/2 and 15/80, Solve 24 1/2 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 49/2 and 15/80

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 15/80

49/2 + 15/80 is 395/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
49/2 = 49 × 40/2 × 40 = 1960/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
Add the two like fractions:
1960/80 + 15/80 = 1960 + 15/80 = 1975/80
1975/80 simplified gives 395/16
So, 49/2 + 15/80 = 395/16
In mixed form: 2411/16

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