Add 15/4 and 1/48
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1/48
15/4 + 1/48 is 181/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
15/4 = 15 × 12/4 × 12 = 180/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Add the two like fractions:
180/48 + 1/48 = 180 + 1/48 = 181/48 - So, 15/4 + 1/48 = 181/48
In mixed form: 337/48
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