Add 15/7 and 2/48
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 2/48
15/7 + 2/48 is 367/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
15/7 = 15 × 48/7 × 48 = 720/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
720/336 + 14/336 = 720 + 14/336 = 734/336 - 734/336 simplified gives 367/168
- So, 15/7 + 2/48 = 367/168
In mixed form: 231/168
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