Add 80/15 and 49/4
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 12 1/4
80/15 + 49/4 is 211/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
80/15 = 80 × 4/15 × 4 = 320/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60 - Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 735/60 = 320 + 735/60 = 1055/60 - 1055/60 simplified gives 211/12
- So, 80/15 + 49/4 = 211/12
In mixed form: 177/12
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