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Add 10/5 and 24/48

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 24/48

10/5 + 24/48 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    10/5 = 10 × 48/5 × 48 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/240 + 120/240 = 480 + 120/240 = 600/240
  5. 600/240 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 10/5 + 24/48 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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