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Add 4/15 and 48/8

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 6 0/8

4/15 + 48/8 is 94/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    48/8 = 48 × 15/8 × 15 = 720/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/120 + 720/120 = 32 + 720/120 = 752/120
  5. 752/120 simplified gives 94/15
  6. So, 4/15 + 48/8 = 94/15
    In mixed form: 64/15

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