Add 15/48 and 42/60
15/48 + 42/60 is 81/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 168/240 = 75 + 168/240 = 243/240 - 243/240 simplified gives 81/80
- So, 15/48 + 42/60 = 81/80
In mixed form: 11/80
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