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Add 15/35 and 48/7

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 6 6/7

15/35 + 48/7 is 51/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    15/35 = 15 × 1/35 × 1 = 15/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    48/7 = 48 × 5/7 × 5 = 240/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/35 + 240/35 = 15 + 240/35 = 255/35
  5. 255/35 simplified gives 51/7
  6. So, 15/35 + 48/7 = 51/7
    In mixed form: 72/7

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