Add 10/48 and 3/54
10/48 + 3/54 is 19/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432 - Add the two like fractions:
90/432 + 24/432 = 90 + 24/432 = 114/432 - 114/432 simplified gives 19/72
- So, 10/48 + 3/54 = 19/72
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