Add 48/18 and 24/5
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 4 4/5
48/18 + 24/5 is 112/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
24/5 = 24 × 18/5 × 18 = 432/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 432/90 = 240 + 432/90 = 672/90 - 672/90 simplified gives 112/15
- So, 48/18 + 24/5 = 112/15
In mixed form: 77/15
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