Add 1/30 and 48/36
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 12/36
1/30 + 48/36 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 240/180 = 6 + 240/180 = 246/180 - 246/180 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 1/30 + 48/36 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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