Add 20/48 and 15/30
20/48 + 15/30 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 120/240 = 100 + 120/240 = 220/240 - 220/240 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 20/48 + 15/30 = 11/12
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