Add 75/16 and 10/48
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 10/48
75/16 + 10/48 is 235/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
75/16 = 75 × 3/16 × 3 = 225/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48 - Add the two like fractions:
225/48 + 10/48 = 225 + 10/48 = 235/48 - So, 75/16 + 10/48 = 235/48
In mixed form: 443/48
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