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Add 15/60 and 9/48

15/60 + 9/48 is 7/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    15/60 = 15 × 4/60 × 4 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 45/240 = 60 + 45/240 = 105/240
  5. 105/240 simplified gives 7/16
  6. So, 15/60 + 9/48 = 7/16

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