Add 16/48 and 2/10
16/48 + 2/10 is 8/15.
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,
16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
2/10 = 2 × 24/10 × 24 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 48/240 = 80 + 48/240 = 128/240 - 128/240 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 16/48 + 2/10 = 8/15
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