Add 48/15 and 16/18
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 16/18
48/15 + 16/18 is 184/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
48/15 = 48 × 6/15 × 6 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
288/90 + 80/90 = 288 + 80/90 = 368/90 - 368/90 simplified gives 184/45
- So, 48/15 + 16/18 = 184/45
In mixed form: 44/45
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