Add 15/48 and 75/90
15/48 + 75/90 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
15/48 = 15 × 15/48 × 15 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 600/720 = 225 + 600/720 = 825/720 - 825/720 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 15/48 + 75/90 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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