Add 5/10 and 27/48
5/10 + 27/48 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
5/10 = 5 × 24/10 × 24 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 135/240 = 120 + 135/240 = 255/240 - 255/240 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 5/10 + 27/48 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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