Add 2/15 and 48/18
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 2 12/18
2/15 + 48/18 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 240/90 = 12 + 240/90 = 252/90 - 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 2/15 + 48/18 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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