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Add 15/48 and 18/42

15/48 + 18/42 is 83/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 42 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    18/42 = 18 × 8/42 × 8 = 144/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/336 + 144/336 = 105 + 144/336 = 249/336
  5. 249/336 simplified gives 83/112
  6. So, 15/48 + 18/42 = 83/112

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