Add 10/48 and 35/80
10/48 + 35/80 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Add the two like fractions:
50/240 + 105/240 = 50 + 105/240 = 155/240 - 155/240 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 10/48 + 35/80 = 31/48
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