Add 12/15 and 8/48
12/15 + 8/48 is 29/30.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 16/15 × 16 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 40/240 = 192 + 40/240 = 232/240 - 232/240 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 12/15 + 8/48 = 29/30
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