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Add 15/60 and 48/90

15/60 + 48/90 is 47/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/180 + 96/180 = 45 + 96/180 = 141/180
  5. 141/180 simplified gives 47/60
  6. So, 15/60 + 48/90 = 47/60

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