Add 9/48 and 14/15
9/48 + 14/15 is 269/240.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
14/15 = 14 × 16/15 × 16 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 224/240 = 45 + 224/240 = 269/240 - So, 9/48 + 14/15 = 269/240
In mixed form: 129/240
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