Add 3/30 and 10/48
3/30 + 10/48 is 37/120.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
24/240 + 50/240 = 24 + 50/240 = 74/240 - 74/240 simplified gives 37/120
- So, 3/30 + 10/48 = 37/120
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