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Add 54/48 and 10/64

1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 10/64

54/48 + 10/64 is 41/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
    54/48 = 54 × 4/48 × 4 = 216/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/192 + 30/192 = 216 + 30/192 = 246/192
  5. 246/192 simplified gives 41/32
  6. So, 54/48 + 10/64 = 41/32
    In mixed form: 19/32

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