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Add 48/15 and 16/12

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 1 4/12

48/15 + 16/12 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    48/15 = 48 × 4/15 × 4 = 192/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/60 + 80/60 = 192 + 80/60 = 272/60
  5. 272/60 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 48/15 + 16/12 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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