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Add 16/48 and 1/10

16/48 + 1/10 is 13/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    1/10 = 1 × 24/10 × 24 = 24/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/240 + 24/240 = 80 + 24/240 = 104/240
  5. 104/240 simplified gives 13/30
  6. So, 16/48 + 1/10 = 13/30

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