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Add 24/15 and 16/48

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 16/48

24/15 + 16/48 is 29/15.

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,
    24/15 = 24 × 16/15 × 16 = 384/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/240 + 80/240 = 384 + 80/240 = 464/240
  5. 464/240 simplified gives 29/15
  6. So, 24/15 + 16/48 = 29/15
    In mixed form: 114/15

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