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Add 15/4 and 24/48

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 24/48

15/4 + 24/48 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    15/4 = 15 × 12/4 × 12 = 180/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    24/48 = 24 × 1/48 × 1 = 24/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/48 + 24/48 = 180 + 24/48 = 204/48
  5. 204/48 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 15/4 + 24/48 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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