Add 15/48 and 20/7
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 2 6/7
15/48 + 20/7 is 355/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
20/7 = 20 × 48/7 × 48 = 960/336 - Add the two like fractions:
105/336 + 960/336 = 105 + 960/336 = 1065/336 - 1065/336 simplified gives 355/112
- So, 15/48 + 20/7 = 355/112
In mixed form: 319/112
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