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Add 48/15 and 16/54

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 16/54

48/15 + 16/54 is 472/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    48/15 = 48 × 18/15 × 18 = 864/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/270 + 80/270 = 864 + 80/270 = 944/270
  5. 944/270 simplified gives 472/135
  6. So, 48/15 + 16/54 = 472/135
    In mixed form: 367/135

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