Add 3/48 and 27/15
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 12/15
3/48 + 27/15 is 149/80.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 432/240 = 15 + 432/240 = 447/240 - 447/240 simplified gives 149/80
- So, 3/48 + 27/15 = 149/80
In mixed form: 169/80
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