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Add 48/20 and 15/64

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 15/64

48/20 + 15/64 is 843/320.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   48/20 = 48 × 16/20 × 16 = 768/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/320 + 75/320 = 768 + 75/320 = 843/320
5. So, 48/20 + 15/64 = 843/320
   In mixed form: 2203/320

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