Add 49/75 and 15/40
49/75 + 15/40 is 617/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
49/75 = 49 × 8/75 × 8 = 392/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
15/40 = 15 × 15/40 × 15 = 225/600 - Add the two like fractions:
392/600 + 225/600 = 392 + 225/600 = 617/600 - So, 49/75 + 15/40 = 617/600
In mixed form: 117/600
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