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Add 24/48 and 42/15

1st number: 24/48, 2nd number: 2 12/15

24/48 + 42/15 is 33/10.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 16/15 × 16 = 672/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 672/240 = 120 + 672/240 = 792/240
  5. 792/240 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 24/48 + 42/15 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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