Add 15/60 and 5/48
15/60 + 5/48 is 17/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
15/60 = 15 × 4/60 × 4 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 25/240 = 60 + 25/240 = 85/240 - 85/240 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 15/60 + 5/48 = 17/48
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