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Add 12/30 and 48/49

12/30 + 48/49 is 338/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    48/49 = 48 × 30/49 × 30 = 1440/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/1470 + 1440/1470 = 588 + 1440/1470 = 2028/1470
  5. 2028/1470 simplified gives 338/245
  6. So, 12/30 + 48/49 = 338/245
    In mixed form: 193/245

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