Add 8/15 and 4/48
8/15 + 4/48 is 37/60.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 20/240 = 128 + 20/240 = 148/240 - 148/240 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 8/15 + 4/48 = 37/60
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