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Add 15/2 and 45/48

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 45/48

15/2 + 45/48 is 135/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
    15/2 = 15 × 24/2 × 24 = 360/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/48 + 45/48 = 360 + 45/48 = 405/48
  5. 405/48 simplified gives 135/16
  6. So, 15/2 + 45/48 = 135/16
    In mixed form: 87/16

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