Add 63/16 and 49/15
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 3 4/15
63/16 + 49/15 is 1729/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
49/15 = 49 × 16/15 × 16 = 784/240 - Add the two like fractions:
945/240 + 784/240 = 945 + 784/240 = 1729/240 - So, 63/16 + 49/15 = 1729/240
In mixed form: 749/240
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