Add 15/75 and 63/48, Solve 15/75 + 1 15/48 as a fraction

Add 15/75 and 63/48

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

15/75 + 63/48 is 121/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
15/75 = 15 × 16/75 × 16 = 240/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
63/48 = 63 × 25/48 × 25 = 1575/1200
Add the two like fractions:
240/1200 + 1575/1200 = 240 + 1575/1200 = 1815/1200
1815/1200 simplified gives 121/80
So, 15/75 + 63/48 = 121/80
In mixed form: 141/80

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