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Add 5/80 and 10/48

5/80 + 10/48 is 13/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/240 + 50/240 = 15 + 50/240 = 65/240
  5. 65/240 simplified gives 13/48
  6. So, 5/80 + 10/48 = 13/48

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