Add 15/48 and 40/80
15/48 + 40/80 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240 - Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 120/240 = 75 + 120/240 = 195/240 - 195/240 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 15/48 + 40/80 = 13/16
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