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Add 4/48 and 15/3

1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 5 0/3

4/48 + 15/3 is 61/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    15/3 = 15 × 16/3 × 16 = 240/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/48 + 240/48 = 4 + 240/48 = 244/48
  5. 244/48 simplified gives 61/12
  6. So, 4/48 + 15/3 = 61/12
    In mixed form: 51/12

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