Add 28/10 and 9/48
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 9/48
28/10 + 9/48 is 239/80.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 24/10 × 24 = 672/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
672/240 + 45/240 = 672 + 45/240 = 717/240 - 717/240 simplified gives 239/80
- So, 28/10 + 9/48 = 239/80
In mixed form: 279/80
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