Add 2/30 and 18/48
2/30 + 18/48 is 53/120.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
16/240 + 90/240 = 16 + 90/240 = 106/240 - 106/240 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 2/30 + 18/48 = 53/120
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