Add 2/15 and 5/48
2/15 + 5/48 is 19/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Add the two like fractions:
32/240 + 25/240 = 32 + 25/240 = 57/240 - 57/240 simplified gives 19/80
- So, 2/15 + 5/48 = 19/80
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