Add 63/10 and 2/48
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 2/48
63/10 + 2/48 is 761/120.
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,
63/10 = 63 × 24/10 × 24 = 1512/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/240 + 10/240 = 1512 + 10/240 = 1522/240 - 1522/240 simplified gives 761/120
- So, 63/10 + 2/48 = 761/120
In mixed form: 641/120
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