Add 2/10 and 3/48
2/10 + 3/48 is 21/80.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 24/10 × 24 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 15/240 = 48 + 15/240 = 63/240 - 63/240 simplified gives 21/80
- So, 2/10 + 3/48 = 21/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/10+3/48 2/10+6/48 2/20+3/48 2/10+3/96 6/10+3/48 2/10+9/48 2/30+3/48 2/10+15/48 2/50+3/48 14/10+3/48 2/10+21/48 2/70+3/48