Add 7/5 and 15/48
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 15/48
7/5 + 15/48 is 137/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
7/5 = 7 × 48/5 × 48 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
336/240 + 75/240 = 336 + 75/240 = 411/240 - 411/240 simplified gives 137/80
- So, 7/5 + 15/48 = 137/80
In mixed form: 157/80
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