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Add 15/48 and 30/24

1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 1 6/24

15/48 + 30/24 is 25/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 24 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 24 × 2 = 48,
    30/24 = 30 × 2/24 × 2 = 60/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/48 + 60/48 = 15 + 60/48 = 75/48
  5. 75/48 simplified gives 25/16
  6. So, 15/48 + 30/24 = 25/16
    In mixed form: 19/16

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