Add 48/72 and 4/15
48/72 + 4/15 is 14/15.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 24/15 × 24 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 96/360 = 240 + 96/360 = 336/360 - 336/360 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 48/72 + 4/15 = 14/15
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