Add 7/15 and 10/48
7/15 + 10/48 is 27/40.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 16/15 × 16 = 112/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 50/240 = 112 + 50/240 = 162/240 - 162/240 simplified gives 27/40
- So, 7/15 + 10/48 = 27/40
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