Add 48/36 and 7/10
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 7/10
48/36 + 7/10 is 61/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 126/180 = 240 + 126/180 = 366/180 - 366/180 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 48/36 + 7/10 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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