Add 15/48 and 15/54
15/48 + 15/54 is 85/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432 - Add the two like fractions:
135/432 + 120/432 = 135 + 120/432 = 255/432 - 255/432 simplified gives 85/144
- So, 15/48 + 15/54 = 85/144
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