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Add 15/40 and 27/48

15/40 + 27/48 is 15/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    15/40 = 15 × 6/40 × 6 = 90/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/240 + 135/240 = 90 + 135/240 = 225/240
  5. 225/240 simplified gives 15/16
  6. So, 15/40 + 27/48 = 15/16

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