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Add 7/15 and 9/48

7/15 + 9/48 is 157/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    7/15 = 7 × 16/15 × 16 = 112/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/240 + 45/240 = 112 + 45/240 = 157/240
  5. So, 7/15 + 9/48 = 157/240

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