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Add 28/30 and 16/48

28/30 + 16/48 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/240 + 80/240 = 224 + 80/240 = 304/240
  5. 304/240 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 28/30 + 16/48 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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