Add 8/10 and 10/48
8/10 + 10/48 is 121/120.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 24/10 × 24 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 50/240 = 192 + 50/240 = 242/240 - 242/240 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 8/10 + 10/48 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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