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Add 48/15 and 8/42

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 8/42

48/15 + 8/42 is 356/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    48/15 = 48 × 14/15 × 14 = 672/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/210 + 40/210 = 672 + 40/210 = 712/210
  5. 712/210 simplified gives 356/105
  6. So, 48/15 + 8/42 = 356/105
    In mixed form: 341/105

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