Add 3/10 and 2/48
3/10 + 2/48 is 41/120.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 24/10 × 24 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Add the two like fractions:
72/240 + 10/240 = 72 + 10/240 = 82/240 - 82/240 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 3/10 + 2/48 = 41/120
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