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Add 48/2 and 12/15

1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 12/15

48/2 + 12/15 is 124/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    48/2 = 48 × 15/2 × 15 = 720/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/30 + 24/30 = 720 + 24/30 = 744/30
  5. 744/30 simplified gives 124/5
  6. So, 48/2 + 12/15 = 124/5
    In mixed form: 244/5

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