Add 15/48 and 40/45
15/48 + 40/45 is 173/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
15/48 = 15 × 15/48 × 15 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 640/720 = 225 + 640/720 = 865/720 - 865/720 simplified gives 173/144
- So, 15/48 + 40/45 = 173/144
In mixed form: 129/144
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