Add 15/48 and 12/40
15/48 + 12/40 is 49/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
12/40 = 12 × 6/40 × 6 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 72/240 = 75 + 72/240 = 147/240 - 147/240 simplified gives 49/80
- So, 15/48 + 12/40 = 49/80
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