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Add 15/48 and 35/45

15/48 + 35/45 is 157/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    15/48 = 15 × 15/48 × 15 = 225/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/720 + 560/720 = 225 + 560/720 = 785/720
  5. 785/720 simplified gives 157/144
  6. So, 15/48 + 35/45 = 157/144
    In mixed form: 113/144

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