Add 10/48 and 2/72
10/48 + 2/72 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144 - Add the two like fractions:
30/144 + 4/144 = 30 + 4/144 = 34/144 - 34/144 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 10/48 + 2/72 = 17/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/48+2/72 10/48+4/72 10/96+2/72 30/48+2/72 10/48+6/72 50/48+2/72 10/48+10/72 70/48+2/72 10/48+14/72