Add 84/48 and 1/10, Solve 1 36/48 + 1/10 as a fraction

Add 84/48 and 1/10

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 1/10

84/48 + 1/10 is 37/20.

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,
84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
1/10 = 1 × 24/10 × 24 = 24/240
Add the two like fractions:
420/240 + 24/240 = 420 + 24/240 = 444/240
444/240 simplified gives 37/20
So, 84/48 + 1/10 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20

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