Add 10/48 and 20/30
10/48 + 20/30 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
50/240 + 160/240 = 50 + 160/240 = 210/240 - 210/240 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 10/48 + 20/30 = 7/8
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