Add 2/30 and 49/48
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 1/48
2/30 + 49/48 is 87/80.
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,
49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240 - Add the two like fractions:
16/240 + 245/240 = 16 + 245/240 = 261/240 - 261/240 simplified gives 87/80
- So, 2/30 + 49/48 = 87/80
In mixed form: 17/80
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