Add 10/48 and 5/9
10/48 + 5/9 is 55/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
30/144 + 80/144 = 30 + 80/144 = 110/144 - 110/144 simplified gives 55/72
- So, 10/48 + 5/9 = 55/72
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