Add 10/32 and 40/48
10/32 + 40/48 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
40/48 = 40 × 2/48 × 2 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
30/96 + 80/96 = 30 + 80/96 = 110/96 - 110/96 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 10/32 + 40/48 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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