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Add 56/10 and 15/48

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 15/48

56/10 + 15/48 is 473/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    56/10 = 56 × 24/10 × 24 = 1344/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/240 + 75/240 = 1344 + 75/240 = 1419/240
  5. 1419/240 simplified gives 473/80
  6. So, 56/10 + 15/48 = 473/80
    In mixed form: 573/80

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