Add 1/10 and 2/48
1/10 + 2/48 is 17/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
1/10 = 1 × 24/10 × 24 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Add the two like fractions:
24/240 + 10/240 = 24 + 10/240 = 34/240 - 34/240 simplified gives 17/120
- So, 1/10 + 2/48 = 17/120
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