Add 15/2 and 8/48
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 8/48
15/2 + 8/48 is 23/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
15/2 = 15 × 24/2 × 24 = 360/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48 - Add the two like fractions:
360/48 + 8/48 = 360 + 8/48 = 368/48 - 368/48 simplified gives 23/3
- So, 15/2 + 8/48 = 23/3
In mixed form: 72/3
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