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Add 10/5 and 8/48

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 8/48

10/5 + 8/48 is 13/6.

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,
    8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/240 + 40/240 = 480 + 40/240 = 520/240
  5. 520/240 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 10/5 + 8/48 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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