Add 15/4 and 10/48, Solve 3 3/4 + 10/48 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 10/48

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 10/48

15/4 + 10/48 is 95/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
15/4 = 15 × 12/4 × 12 = 180/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48
Add the two like fractions:
180/48 + 10/48 = 180 + 10/48 = 190/48
190/48 simplified gives 95/24
So, 15/4 + 10/48 = 95/24
In mixed form: 323/24

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