Add 32/15 and 30/48
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 30/48
32/15 + 30/48 is 331/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
32/15 = 32 × 16/15 × 16 = 512/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
512/240 + 150/240 = 512 + 150/240 = 662/240 - 662/240 simplified gives 331/120
- So, 32/15 + 30/48 = 331/120
In mixed form: 291/120
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