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Add 50/15 and 8/49

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 8/49

50/15 + 8/49 is 514/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 49 is 735

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
    50/15 = 50 × 49/15 × 49 = 2450/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    8/49 = 8 × 15/49 × 15 = 120/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/735 + 120/735 = 2450 + 120/735 = 2570/735
  5. 2570/735 simplified gives 514/147
  6. So, 50/15 + 8/49 = 514/147
    In mixed form: 373/147

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