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Add 8/48 and 9/10

8/48 + 9/10 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/240 + 216/240 = 40 + 216/240 = 256/240
  5. 256/240 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 8/48 + 9/10 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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