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Add 48/36 and 42/15

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 2 12/15

48/36 + 42/15 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 15 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    42/15 = 42 × 12/15 × 12 = 504/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 504/180 = 240 + 504/180 = 744/180
  5. 744/180 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 48/36 + 42/15 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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