Add 21/10 and 5/48
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 5/48
21/10 + 5/48 is 529/240.
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,
21/10 = 21 × 24/10 × 24 = 504/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Add the two like fractions:
504/240 + 25/240 = 504 + 25/240 = 529/240 - So, 21/10 + 5/48 = 529/240
In mixed form: 249/240
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