Add 15/48 and 9/80
15/48 + 9/80 is 17/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Add the two like fractions:
75/240 + 27/240 = 75 + 27/240 = 102/240 - 102/240 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 15/48 + 9/80 = 17/40
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