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Add 48/72 and 42/15

1^st number: 48/72, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

48/72 + 42/15 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   42/15 = 42 × 24/15 × 24 = 1008/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/360 + 1008/360 = 240 + 1008/360 = 1248/360
5. 1248/360 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 48/72 + 42/15 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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