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Add 35/2 and 48/15

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 3 3/15

35/2 + 48/15 is 207/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    35/2 = 35 × 15/2 × 15 = 525/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    48/15 = 48 × 2/15 × 2 = 96/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/30 + 96/30 = 525 + 96/30 = 621/30
  5. 621/30 simplified gives 207/10
  6. So, 35/2 + 48/15 = 207/10
    In mixed form: 207/10

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