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Add 1/48 and 56/30

1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 1 26/30

1/48 + 56/30 is 151/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/240 + 448/240 = 5 + 448/240 = 453/240
  5. 453/240 simplified gives 151/80
  6. So, 1/48 + 56/30 = 151/80
    In mixed form: 171/80

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