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Add 48/8 and 42/15

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 2 12/15

48/8 + 42/15 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    48/8 = 48 × 15/8 × 15 = 720/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    42/15 = 42 × 8/15 × 8 = 336/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/120 + 336/120 = 720 + 336/120 = 1056/120
  5. 1056/120 simplified gives 44/5
  6. So, 48/8 + 42/15 = 44/5
    In mixed form: 84/5

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