Add 28/48 and 8/10
28/48 + 8/10 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
8/10 = 8 × 24/10 × 24 = 192/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 192/240 = 140 + 192/240 = 332/240 - 332/240 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 28/48 + 8/10 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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