Add 14/48 and 27/15, Solve 14/48 + 1 12/15 as a fraction

Add 14/48 and 27/15

1^st number: 14/48, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

14/48 + 27/15 is 251/120.

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,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240
Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 432/240 = 70 + 432/240 = 502/240
502/240 simplified gives 251/120
So, 14/48 + 27/15 = 251/120
In mixed form: 211/120

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