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