Add 10/48 and 15/9
1st number: 10/48, 2nd number: 1 6/9
10/48 + 15/9 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
15/9 = 15 × 16/9 × 16 = 240/144 - Add the two like fractions:
30/144 + 240/144 = 30 + 240/144 = 270/144 - 270/144 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 10/48 + 15/9 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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