Add 10/48 and 21/20, Solve 10/48 + 1 1/20 as a fraction

Add 10/48 and 21/20

1^st number: 10/48, 2^nd number: 1 1/20

10/48 + 21/20 is 151/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 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 20 × 12 = 240,
21/20 = 21 × 12/20 × 12 = 252/240
Add the two like fractions:
50/240 + 252/240 = 50 + 252/240 = 302/240
302/240 simplified gives 151/120
So, 10/48 + 21/20 = 151/120
In mixed form: 131/120

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