Add 12/48 and 4/10
12/48 + 4/10 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
4/10 = 4 × 24/10 × 24 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 96/240 = 60 + 96/240 = 156/240 - 156/240 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 12/48 + 4/10 = 13/20
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