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Add 30/18 and 45/48

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 45/48

30/18 + 45/48 is 125/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    30/18 = 30 × 8/18 × 8 = 240/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/144 + 135/144 = 240 + 135/144 = 375/144
  5. 375/144 simplified gives 125/48
  6. So, 30/18 + 45/48 = 125/48
    In mixed form: 229/48

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