Add 10/48 and 18/32
10/48 + 18/32 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
20/96 + 54/96 = 20 + 54/96 = 74/96 - 74/96 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 10/48 + 18/32 = 37/48
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