Add 63/10 and 9/48
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 9/48
63/10 + 9/48 is 519/80.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/240 + 45/240 = 1512 + 45/240 = 1557/240 - 1557/240 simplified gives 519/80
- So, 63/10 + 9/48 = 519/80
In mixed form: 639/80
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