Add 1/48 and 15/80
1/48 + 15/80 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
5/240 + 45/240 = 5 + 45/240 = 50/240 - 50/240 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 1/48 + 15/80 = 5/24
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