Add 10/48 and 6/28
10/48 + 6/28 is 71/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
6/28 = 6 × 12/28 × 12 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
70/336 + 72/336 = 70 + 72/336 = 142/336 - 142/336 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 10/48 + 6/28 = 71/168
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