Add 48/72 and 8/10
48/72 + 8/10 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 288/360 = 240 + 288/360 = 528/360 - 528/360 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 48/72 + 8/10 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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