Add 7/16 and 15/48
7/16 + 15/48 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
7/16 = 7 × 3/16 × 3 = 21/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Add the two like fractions:
21/48 + 15/48 = 21 + 15/48 = 36/48 - 36/48 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 7/16 + 15/48 = 3/4
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