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Add 10/4 and 30/48

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 30/48

10/4 + 30/48 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    10/4 = 10 × 12/4 × 12 = 120/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/48 + 30/48 = 120 + 30/48 = 150/48
  5. 150/48 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 10/4 + 30/48 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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