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Add 2/15 and 56/48

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 8/48

2/15 + 56/48 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/240 + 280/240 = 32 + 280/240 = 312/240
  5. 312/240 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 2/15 + 56/48 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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