Add 15/8 and 1/48
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1/48
15/8 + 1/48 is 91/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
15/8 = 15 × 6/8 × 6 = 90/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48 - Add the two like fractions:
90/48 + 1/48 = 90 + 1/48 = 91/48 - So, 15/8 + 1/48 = 91/48
In mixed form: 143/48
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