Add 3/48 and 1/10
3/48 + 1/10 is 13/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
1/10 = 1 × 24/10 × 24 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 24/240 = 15 + 24/240 = 39/240 - 39/240 simplified gives 13/80
- So, 3/48 + 1/10 = 13/80
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