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Add 84/15 and 16/49

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 16/49

84/15 + 16/49 is 1452/245.

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,
    84/15 = 84 × 49/15 × 49 = 4116/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    16/49 = 16 × 15/49 × 15 = 240/735
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/735 + 240/735 = 4116 + 240/735 = 4356/735
  5. 4356/735 simplified gives 1452/245
  6. So, 84/15 + 16/49 = 1452/245
    In mixed form: 5227/245

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