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Add 30/12 and 15/48

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 15/48

30/12 + 15/48 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    30/12 = 30 × 4/12 × 4 = 120/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/48 + 15/48 = 120 + 15/48 = 135/48
  5. 135/48 simplified gives 45/16
  6. So, 30/12 + 15/48 = 45/16
    In mixed form: 213/16

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