Add 12/48 and 2/15
12/48 + 2/15 is 23/60.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 32/240 = 60 + 32/240 = 92/240 - 92/240 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 12/48 + 2/15 = 23/60
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