Add 10/20 and 40/48
10/20 + 40/48 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
10/20 = 10 × 12/20 × 12 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 200/240 = 120 + 200/240 = 320/240 - 320/240 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 10/20 + 40/48 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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