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Add 10/30 and 15/48

10/30 + 15/48 is 31/48.

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,
    10/30 = 10 × 8/30 × 8 = 80/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/240 + 75/240 = 80 + 75/240 = 155/240
  5. 155/240 simplified gives 31/48
  6. So, 10/30 + 15/48 = 31/48

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