Add 8/3 and 10/48, Solve 2 2/3 + 10/48 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 10/48

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 10/48

8/3 + 10/48 is 23/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
8/3 = 8 × 16/3 × 16 = 128/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48
Add the two like fractions:
128/48 + 10/48 = 128 + 10/48 = 138/48
138/48 simplified gives 23/8
So, 8/3 + 10/48 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8

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