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Add 84/15 and 18/48

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 18/48

84/15 + 18/48 is 239/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    84/15 = 84 × 16/15 × 16 = 1344/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/240 + 90/240 = 1344 + 90/240 = 1434/240
  5. 1434/240 simplified gives 239/40
  6. So, 84/15 + 18/48 = 239/40
    In mixed form: 539/40

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