Add 2/5 and 2/48
2/5 + 2/48 is 53/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
2/5 = 2 × 48/5 × 48 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 10/240 = 96 + 10/240 = 106/240 - 106/240 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 2/5 + 2/48 = 53/120
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