Add 15/10 and 28/48
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 28/48
15/10 + 28/48 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
15/10 = 15 × 24/10 × 24 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 140/240 = 360 + 140/240 = 500/240 - 500/240 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 15/10 + 28/48 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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