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Add 48/10 and 54/16

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 3 6/16

48/10 + 54/16 is 327/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    48/10 = 48 × 8/10 × 8 = 384/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/80 + 270/80 = 384 + 270/80 = 654/80
  5. 654/80 simplified gives 327/40
  6. So, 48/10 + 54/16 = 327/40
    In mixed form: 87/40

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