Add 15/48 and 36/10, Solve 15/48 + 3 6/10 as a fraction

Add 15/48 and 36/10

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

15/48 + 36/10 is 313/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
36/10 = 36 × 24/10 × 24 = 864/240
Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 864/240 = 75 + 864/240 = 939/240
939/240 simplified gives 313/80
So, 15/48 + 36/10 = 313/80
In mixed form: 373/80

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