Add 49/20 and 10/48
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 10/48
49/20 + 10/48 is 319/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
49/20 = 49 × 12/20 × 12 = 588/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
588/240 + 50/240 = 588 + 50/240 = 638/240 - 638/240 simplified gives 319/120
- So, 49/20 + 10/48 = 319/120
In mixed form: 279/120
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