Add 1/48 and 4/15
1/48 + 4/15 is 23/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240 - Add the two like fractions:
5/240 + 64/240 = 5 + 64/240 = 69/240 - 69/240 simplified gives 23/80
- So, 1/48 + 4/15 = 23/80
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