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Add 48/15 and 35/25

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 1 10/25

48/15 + 35/25 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    48/15 = 48 × 5/15 × 5 = 240/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    35/25 = 35 × 3/25 × 3 = 105/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/75 + 105/75 = 240 + 105/75 = 345/75
  5. 345/75 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 48/15 + 35/25 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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