Add 48/10 and 84/36
1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 2 12/36
48/10 + 84/36 is 107/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
48/10 = 48 × 18/10 × 18 = 864/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
864/180 + 420/180 = 864 + 420/180 = 1284/180 - 1284/180 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 48/10 + 84/36 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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