Add 2/48 and 20/15
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 5/15
2/48 + 20/15 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
20/15 = 20 × 16/15 × 16 = 320/240 - Add the two like fractions:
10/240 + 320/240 = 10 + 320/240 = 330/240 - 330/240 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 2/48 + 20/15 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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