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Add 48/15 and 40/56

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 40/56

48/15 + 40/56 is 137/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    48/15 = 48 × 56/15 × 56 = 2688/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/840 + 600/840 = 2688 + 600/840 = 3288/840
  5. 3288/840 simplified gives 137/35
  6. So, 48/15 + 40/56 = 137/35
    In mixed form: 332/35

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