Add 75/48 and 2/15
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 2/15
75/48 + 2/15 is 407/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
375/240 + 32/240 = 375 + 32/240 = 407/240 - So, 75/48 + 2/15 = 407/240
In mixed form: 1167/240
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