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Add 48/15 and 24/60

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 24/60

48/15 + 24/60 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
    24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/60 + 24/60 = 192 + 24/60 = 216/60
  5. 216/60 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 48/15 + 24/60 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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