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Add 40/15 and 7/48

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 7/48

40/15 + 7/48 is 45/16.

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,
    40/15 = 40 × 16/15 × 16 = 640/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/240 + 35/240 = 640 + 35/240 = 675/240
  5. 675/240 simplified gives 45/16
  6. So, 40/15 + 7/48 = 45/16
    In mixed form: 213/16

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