Add 6/48 and 5/10
6/48 + 5/10 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
5/10 = 5 × 24/10 × 24 = 120/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 120/240 = 30 + 120/240 = 150/240 - 150/240 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 6/48 + 5/10 = 5/8
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