Add 15/48 and 42/36
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 1 6/36
15/48 + 42/36 is 71/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
42/36 = 42 × 4/36 × 4 = 168/144 - Add the two like fractions:
45/144 + 168/144 = 45 + 168/144 = 213/144 - 213/144 simplified gives 71/48
- So, 15/48 + 42/36 = 71/48
In mixed form: 123/48
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