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Add 28/30 and 48/80

28/30 + 48/80 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
    48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/240 + 144/240 = 224 + 144/240 = 368/240
  5. 368/240 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 28/30 + 48/80 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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