Add 10/48 and 5/15
10/48 + 5/15 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
5/15 = 5 × 16/15 × 16 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
50/240 + 80/240 = 50 + 80/240 = 130/240 - 130/240 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 10/48 + 5/15 = 13/24
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