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Add 3/15 and 48/40

1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 8/40

3/15 + 48/40 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/120 + 144/120 = 24 + 144/120 = 168/120
  5. 168/120 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 3/15 + 48/40 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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