Add 15/48 and 30/96
15/48 + 30/96 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
15/48 = 15 × 2/48 × 2 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
30/96 + 30/96 = 30 + 30/96 = 60/96 - 60/96 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 15/48 + 30/96 = 5/8
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