Add 48/15 and 28/72
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 28/72
48/15 + 28/72 is 323/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
48/15 = 48 × 24/15 × 24 = 1152/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/360 + 140/360 = 1152 + 140/360 = 1292/360 - 1292/360 simplified gives 323/90
- So, 48/15 + 28/72 = 323/90
In mixed form: 353/90
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