Add 15/20 and 10/48
15/20 + 10/48 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
15/20 = 15 × 12/20 × 12 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 50/240 = 180 + 50/240 = 230/240 - 230/240 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 15/20 + 10/48 = 23/24
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