Add 7/48 and 28/10, Solve 7/48 + 2 8/10 as a fraction

Add 7/48 and 28/10

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 2 8/10

7/48 + 28/10 is 707/240.

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,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
28/10 = 28 × 24/10 × 24 = 672/240
Add the two like fractions:
35/240 + 672/240 = 35 + 672/240 = 707/240
So, 7/48 + 28/10 = 707/240
In mixed form: 2227/240

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