Add 48/10 and 3/18
1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 3/18
48/10 + 3/18 is 149/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
432/90 + 15/90 = 432 + 15/90 = 447/90 - 447/90 simplified gives 149/30
- So, 48/10 + 3/18 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30
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