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Add 5/15 and 49/4

1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 12 1/4

5/15 + 49/4 is 151/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/60 + 735/60 = 20 + 735/60 = 755/60
  5. 755/60 simplified gives 151/12
  6. So, 5/15 + 49/4 = 151/12
    In mixed form: 127/12

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