Add 48/9 and 7/15
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 7/15
48/9 + 7/15 is 29/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
7/15 = 7 × 3/15 × 3 = 21/45 - Add the two like fractions:
240/45 + 21/45 = 240 + 21/45 = 261/45 - 261/45 simplified gives 29/5
- So, 48/9 + 7/15 = 29/5
In mixed form: 54/5
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