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Add 28/48 and 5/10

28/48 + 5/10 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    5/10 = 5 × 24/10 × 24 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/240 + 120/240 = 140 + 120/240 = 260/240
  5. 260/240 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 28/48 + 5/10 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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