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Add 24/48 and 36/15

1st number: 24/48, 2nd number: 2 6/15

24/48 + 36/15 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    36/15 = 36 × 16/15 × 16 = 576/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 576/240 = 120 + 576/240 = 696/240
  5. 696/240 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 24/48 + 36/15 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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