Add 1/30 and 63/48
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 15/48
1/30 + 63/48 is 323/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240 - Add the two like fractions:
8/240 + 315/240 = 8 + 315/240 = 323/240 - So, 1/30 + 63/48 = 323/240
In mixed form: 183/240
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