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Add 24/48 and 30/7

1st number: 24/48, 2nd number: 4 2/7

24/48 + 30/7 is 67/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 7 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    24/48 = 24 × 7/48 × 7 = 168/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    30/7 = 30 × 48/7 × 48 = 1440/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/336 + 1440/336 = 168 + 1440/336 = 1608/336
  5. 1608/336 simplified gives 67/14
  6. So, 24/48 + 30/7 = 67/14
    In mixed form: 411/14

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