Add 48/15 and 48/9
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 5 3/9
48/15 + 48/9 is 128/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
48/15 = 48 × 3/15 × 3 = 144/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45 - Add the two like fractions:
144/45 + 240/45 = 144 + 240/45 = 384/45 - 384/45 simplified gives 128/15
- So, 48/15 + 48/9 = 128/15
In mixed form: 88/15
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