Add 15/24 and 4/48
15/24 + 4/48 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
15/24 = 15 × 2/24 × 2 = 30/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48 - Add the two like fractions:
30/48 + 4/48 = 30 + 4/48 = 34/48 - 34/48 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 15/24 + 4/48 = 17/24
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