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Add 2/15 and 20/48

2/15 + 20/48 is 11/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/240 + 100/240 = 32 + 100/240 = 132/240
  5. 132/240 simplified gives 11/20
  6. So, 2/15 + 20/48 = 11/20

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