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Add 3/7 and 48/30

1st number: 3/7, 2nd number: 1 18/30

3/7 + 48/30 is 71/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    3/7 = 3 × 30/7 × 30 = 90/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/210 + 336/210 = 90 + 336/210 = 426/210
  5. 426/210 simplified gives 71/35
  6. So, 3/7 + 48/30 = 71/35
    In mixed form: 21/35

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