Add 8/15 and 12/48
8/15 + 12/48 is 47/60.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 16/15 × 16 = 128/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 60/240 = 128 + 60/240 = 188/240 - 188/240 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 8/15 + 12/48 = 47/60
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