Add 28/5 and 15/48
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 15/48
28/5 + 15/48 is 473/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
28/5 = 28 × 48/5 × 48 = 1344/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/240 + 75/240 = 1344 + 75/240 = 1419/240 - 1419/240 simplified gives 473/80
- So, 28/5 + 15/48 = 473/80
In mixed form: 573/80
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