Add 15/48 and 25/18
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 1 7/18
15/48 + 25/18 is 245/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
25/18 = 25 × 8/18 × 8 = 200/144 - Add the two like fractions:
45/144 + 200/144 = 45 + 200/144 = 245/144 - So, 15/48 + 25/18 = 245/144
In mixed form: 1101/144
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