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Add 48/12 and 72/10

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 7 2/10

48/12 + 72/10 is 56/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    72/10 = 72 × 6/10 × 6 = 432/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 432/60 = 240 + 432/60 = 672/60
  5. 672/60 simplified gives 56/5
  6. So, 48/12 + 72/10 = 56/5
    In mixed form: 111/5

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