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Add 15/45 and 35/48

15/45 + 35/48 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/720 + 525/720 = 240 + 525/720 = 765/720
  5. 765/720 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 15/45 + 35/48 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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