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Add 42/48 and 15/36

42/48 + 15/36 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/144 + 60/144 = 126 + 60/144 = 186/144
  5. 186/144 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 42/48 + 15/36 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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