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Add 15/48 and 49/5

1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 9 4/5

15/48 + 49/5 is 809/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    49/5 = 49 × 48/5 × 48 = 2352/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/240 + 2352/240 = 75 + 2352/240 = 2427/240
  5. 2427/240 simplified gives 809/80
  6. So, 15/48 + 49/5 = 809/80
    In mixed form: 109/80

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