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Add 48/42 and 15/80

1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 15/80

48/42 + 15/80 is 149/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
    48/42 = 48 × 40/42 × 40 = 1920/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    15/80 = 15 × 21/80 × 21 = 315/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/1680 + 315/1680 = 1920 + 315/1680 = 2235/1680
  5. 2235/1680 simplified gives 149/112
  6. So, 48/42 + 15/80 = 149/112
    In mixed form: 137/112

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