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Add 3/48 and 54/10

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 5 4/10

3/48 + 54/10 is 437/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    54/10 = 54 × 24/10 × 24 = 1296/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/240 + 1296/240 = 15 + 1296/240 = 1311/240
  5. 1311/240 simplified gives 437/80
  6. So, 3/48 + 54/10 = 437/80
    In mixed form: 537/80

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