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Add 5/49 and 15/16

5/49 + 15/16 is 815/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 16 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
    5/49 = 5 × 16/49 × 16 = 80/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    15/16 = 15 × 49/16 × 49 = 735/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/784 + 735/784 = 80 + 735/784 = 815/784
  5. So, 5/49 + 15/16 = 815/784
    In mixed form: 131/784

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