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Add 12/5 and 48/18

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 2 12/18

12/5 + 48/18 is 76/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/90 + 240/90 = 216 + 240/90 = 456/90
  5. 456/90 simplified gives 76/15
  6. So, 12/5 + 48/18 = 76/15
    In mixed form: 51/15

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