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Add 15/20 and 35/48

15/20 + 35/48 is 71/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    15/20 = 15 × 12/20 × 12 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 175/240 = 180 + 175/240 = 355/240
  5. 355/240 simplified gives 71/48
  6. So, 15/20 + 35/48 = 71/48
    In mixed form: 123/48

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