Add 10/30 and 10/48
10/30 + 10/48 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
10/30 = 10 × 8/30 × 8 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 50/240 = 80 + 50/240 = 130/240 - 130/240 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 10/30 + 10/48 = 13/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/30+10/48 10/30+20/48 10/60+10/48 10/30+10/96 10/30+30/48 10/90+10/48 50/30+10/48 10/30+50/48 70/30+10/48 10/30+70/48