Add 10/15 and 18/48
10/15 + 18/48 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
10/15 = 10 × 16/15 × 16 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 90/240 = 160 + 90/240 = 250/240 - 250/240 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 10/15 + 18/48 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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