Add 15/18 and 10/48
15/18 + 10/48 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Add the two like fractions:
120/144 + 30/144 = 120 + 30/144 = 150/144 - 150/144 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 15/18 + 10/48 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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