Add 8/15 and 20/48
8/15 + 20/48 is 19/20.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 100/240 = 128 + 100/240 = 228/240 - 228/240 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 8/15 + 20/48 = 19/20
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