Add 6/15 and 6/48
6/15 + 6/48 is 21/40.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 30/240 = 96 + 30/240 = 126/240 - 126/240 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 6/15 + 6/48 = 21/40
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