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Add 48/42 and 4/15

1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 4/15

48/42 + 4/15 is 148/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    4/15 = 4 × 14/15 × 14 = 56/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/210 + 56/210 = 240 + 56/210 = 296/210
  5. 296/210 simplified gives 148/105
  6. So, 48/42 + 4/15 = 148/105
    In mixed form: 143/105

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