Add 10/48 and 90/96
10/48 + 90/96 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
20/96 + 90/96 = 20 + 90/96 = 110/96 - 110/96 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 10/48 + 90/96 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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