Add 18/30 and 35/48
18/30 + 35/48 is 319/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
18/30 = 18 × 8/30 × 8 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
144/240 + 175/240 = 144 + 175/240 = 319/240 - So, 18/30 + 35/48 = 319/240
In mixed form: 179/240
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