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Add 48/15 and 72/6

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 12 0/6

48/15 + 72/6 is 76/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    48/15 = 48 × 2/15 × 2 = 96/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    72/6 = 72 × 5/6 × 5 = 360/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/30 + 360/30 = 96 + 360/30 = 456/30
  5. 456/30 simplified gives 76/5
  6. So, 48/15 + 72/6 = 76/5
    In mixed form: 151/5

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