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Add 24/48 and 30/35

24/48 + 30/35 is 19/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    24/48 = 24 × 35/48 × 35 = 840/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    30/35 = 30 × 48/35 × 48 = 1440/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1680 + 1440/1680 = 840 + 1440/1680 = 2280/1680
  5. 2280/1680 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 24/48 + 30/35 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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