Add 21/48 and 10/15
21/48 + 10/15 is 53/48.
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,
21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
10/15 = 10 × 16/15 × 16 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
105/240 + 160/240 = 105 + 160/240 = 265/240 - 265/240 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 21/48 + 10/15 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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