Add 15/3 and 4/48, Solve 5 0/3 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 4/48

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

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

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

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

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