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Add 4/15 and 42/48

4/15 + 42/48 is 137/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/240 + 210/240 = 64 + 210/240 = 274/240
  5. 274/240 simplified gives 137/120
  6. So, 4/15 + 42/48 = 137/120
    In mixed form: 117/120

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