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Add 48/15 and 49/80

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 49/80

48/15 + 49/80 is 61/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   48/15 = 48 × 16/15 × 16 = 768/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/240 + 147/240 = 768 + 147/240 = 915/240
5. 915/240 simplified gives 61/16
6. So, 48/15 + 49/80 = 61/16
   In mixed form: 313/16

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