Add 49/8 and 3/5
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 3/5
49/8 + 3/5 is 269/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
49/8 = 49 × 5/8 × 5 = 245/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
3/5 = 3 × 8/5 × 8 = 24/40 - Add the two like fractions:
245/40 + 24/40 = 245 + 24/40 = 269/40 - So, 49/8 + 3/5 = 269/40
In mixed form: 629/40
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