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Add 3/30 and 54/48

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 1 6/48

3/30 + 54/48 is 49/40.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/240 + 270/240 = 24 + 270/240 = 294/240
  5. 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
  6. So, 3/30 + 54/48 = 49/40
    In mixed form: 19/40

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