Add 32/30 and 10/48
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 10/48
32/30 + 10/48 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
256/240 + 50/240 = 256 + 50/240 = 306/240 - 306/240 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 32/30 + 10/48 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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