Add 15/48 and 9/60
15/48 + 9/60 is 37/80.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 36/240 = 75 + 36/240 = 111/240 - 111/240 simplified gives 37/80
- So, 15/48 + 9/60 = 37/80
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