Add 30/48 and 12/15
30/48 + 12/15 is 57/40.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
12/15 = 12 × 16/15 × 16 = 192/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 192/240 = 150 + 192/240 = 342/240 - 342/240 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 30/48 + 12/15 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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