Add 15/48 and 7/24
15/48 + 7/24 is 29/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
7/24 = 7 × 2/24 × 2 = 14/48 - Add the two like fractions:
15/48 + 14/48 = 15 + 14/48 = 29/48 - So, 15/48 + 7/24 = 29/48
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