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Add 3/48 and 30/45

3/48 + 30/45 is 35/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    3/48 = 3 × 15/48 × 15 = 45/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/720 + 480/720 = 45 + 480/720 = 525/720
  5. 525/720 simplified gives 35/48
  6. So, 3/48 + 30/45 = 35/48

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