Add 15/48 and 7/40
15/48 + 7/40 is 39/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 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 40 × 6 = 240,
7/40 = 7 × 6/40 × 6 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 42/240 = 75 + 42/240 = 117/240 - 117/240 simplified gives 39/80
- So, 15/48 + 7/40 = 39/80
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