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Add 12/48 and 30/10

1st number: 12/48, 2nd number: 3 0/10

12/48 + 30/10 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    30/10 = 30 × 24/10 × 24 = 720/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 720/240 = 60 + 720/240 = 780/240
  5. 780/240 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 12/48 + 30/10 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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