Add 30/48 and 9/15
30/48 + 9/15 is 49/40.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 144/240 = 150 + 144/240 = 294/240 - 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 30/48 + 9/15 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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