Add 6/10 and 8/48
6/10 + 8/48 is 23/30.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 24/10 × 24 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
144/240 + 40/240 = 144 + 40/240 = 184/240 - 184/240 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 6/10 + 8/48 = 23/30
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