Add 3/48 and 27/10
1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 2 7/10
3/48 + 27/10 is 221/80.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
27/10 = 27 × 24/10 × 24 = 648/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 648/240 = 15 + 648/240 = 663/240 - 663/240 simplified gives 221/80
- So, 3/48 + 27/10 = 221/80
In mixed form: 261/80
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