Add 36/10 and 7/48, Solve 3 6/10 + 7/48 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 7/48

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 7/48

36/10 + 7/48 is 899/240.

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,
36/10 = 36 × 24/10 × 24 = 864/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
Add the two like fractions:
864/240 + 35/240 = 864 + 35/240 = 899/240
So, 36/10 + 7/48 = 899/240
In mixed form: 3179/240

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