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Add 1/30 and 14/48

1/30 + 14/48 is 13/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/240 + 70/240 = 8 + 70/240 = 78/240
  5. 78/240 simplified gives 13/40
  6. So, 1/30 + 14/48 = 13/40

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