Add 3/48 and 15/80
3/48 + 15/80 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 45/240 = 15 + 45/240 = 60/240 - 60/240 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 3/48 + 15/80 = 1/4
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