Add 36/48 and 3/10
36/48 + 3/10 is 21/20.
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,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
3/10 = 3 × 24/10 × 24 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 72/240 = 180 + 72/240 = 252/240 - 252/240 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 36/48 + 3/10 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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