Add 6/15 and 4/48
6/15 + 4/48 is 29/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 20/240 = 96 + 20/240 = 116/240 - 116/240 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 6/15 + 4/48 = 29/60
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