Add 42/48 and 2/15
42/48 + 2/15 is 121/120.
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,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 32/240 = 210 + 32/240 = 242/240 - 242/240 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 42/48 + 2/15 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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