Add 2/48 and 63/10, Solve 2/48 + 6 3/10 as a fraction

Add 2/48 and 63/10

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

2/48 + 63/10 is 761/120.

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,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
63/10 = 63 × 24/10 × 24 = 1512/240
Add the two like fractions:
10/240 + 1512/240 = 10 + 1512/240 = 1522/240
1522/240 simplified gives 761/120
So, 2/48 + 63/10 = 761/120
In mixed form: 641/120

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