Add 15/80 and 35/48
15/80 + 35/48 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 175/240 = 45 + 175/240 = 220/240 - 220/240 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 15/80 + 35/48 = 11/12
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