Add 10/4 and 42/48, Solve 2 2/4 + 42/48 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 42/48

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 42/48

10/4 + 42/48 is 27/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
10/4 = 10 × 12/4 × 12 = 120/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
Add the two like fractions:
120/48 + 42/48 = 120 + 42/48 = 162/48
162/48 simplified gives 27/8
So, 10/4 + 42/48 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8

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