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Add 48/15 and 21/24

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 21/24

48/15 + 21/24 is 163/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    48/15 = 48 × 8/15 × 8 = 384/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/120 + 105/120 = 384 + 105/120 = 489/120
  5. 489/120 simplified gives 163/40
  6. So, 48/15 + 21/24 = 163/40
    In mixed form: 43/40

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