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Add 24/15 and 48/72

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 48/72

24/15 + 48/72 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    24/15 = 24 × 24/15 × 24 = 576/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/360 + 240/360 = 576 + 240/360 = 816/360
  5. 816/360 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 24/15 + 48/72 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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