Add 3/48 and 24/30
3/48 + 24/30 is 69/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
24/30 = 24 × 8/30 × 8 = 192/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 192/240 = 15 + 192/240 = 207/240 - 207/240 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 3/48 + 24/30 = 69/80
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