Add 10/3 and 3/48
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 3/48
10/3 + 3/48 is 163/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
10/3 = 10 × 16/3 × 16 = 160/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48 - Add the two like fractions:
160/48 + 3/48 = 160 + 3/48 = 163/48 - So, 10/3 + 3/48 = 163/48
In mixed form: 319/48
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