Add 12/10 and 9/48
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 9/48
12/10 + 9/48 is 111/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
12/10 = 12 × 24/10 × 24 = 288/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
288/240 + 45/240 = 288 + 45/240 = 333/240 - 333/240 simplified gives 111/80
- So, 12/10 + 9/48 = 111/80
In mixed form: 131/80
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