Add 48/72 and 10/15
48/72 + 10/15 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
10/15 = 10 × 24/15 × 24 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 240/360 = 240 + 240/360 = 480/360 - 480/360 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 48/72 + 10/15 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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