Add 64/5 and 10/48
1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 10/48
64/5 + 10/48 is 1561/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
64/5 = 64 × 48/5 × 48 = 3072/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
3072/240 + 50/240 = 3072 + 50/240 = 3122/240 - 3122/240 simplified gives 1561/120
- So, 64/5 + 10/48 = 1561/120
In mixed form: 131/120
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