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Add 15/48 and 20/6

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

15/48 + 20/6 is 175/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   20/6 = 20 × 8/6 × 8 = 160/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/48 + 160/48 = 15 + 160/48 = 175/48
5. So, 15/48 + 20/6 = 175/48
   In mixed form: 331/48

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