Add 48/5 and 10/64
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 10/64
48/5 + 10/64 is 1561/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
48/5 = 48 × 64/5 × 64 = 3072/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320 - Add the two like fractions:
3072/320 + 50/320 = 3072 + 50/320 = 3122/320 - 3122/320 simplified gives 1561/160
- So, 48/5 + 10/64 = 1561/160
In mixed form: 9121/160
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