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Add 15/48 and 40/30

1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 1 10/30

15/48 + 40/30 is 79/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/240 + 320/240 = 75 + 320/240 = 395/240
  5. 395/240 simplified gives 79/48
  6. So, 15/48 + 40/30 = 79/48
    In mixed form: 131/48

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