Add 8/15 and 27/48
8/15 + 27/48 is 263/240.
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,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 135/240 = 128 + 135/240 = 263/240 - So, 8/15 + 27/48 = 263/240
In mixed form: 123/240
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