Add 7/15 and 5/48
7/15 + 5/48 is 137/240.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 25/240 = 112 + 25/240 = 137/240 - So, 7/15 + 5/48 = 137/240
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