Add 63/48 and 1/15
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 1/15
63/48 + 1/15 is 331/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
1/15 = 1 × 16/15 × 16 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
315/240 + 16/240 = 315 + 16/240 = 331/240 - So, 63/48 + 1/15 = 331/240
In mixed form: 191/240
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