Add 15/3 and 25/48
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 25/48
15/3 + 25/48 is 265/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
15/3 = 15 × 16/3 × 16 = 240/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
25/48 = 25 × 1/48 × 1 = 25/48 - Add the two like fractions:
240/48 + 25/48 = 240 + 25/48 = 265/48 - So, 15/3 + 25/48 = 265/48
In mixed form: 525/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/3+25/48 15/3+50/48 15/6+25/48 15/3+25/96 45/3+25/48 15/3+75/48 15/9+25/48 75/3+25/48 15/21+25/48