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Add 30/2 and 48/36

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 1 12/36

30/2 + 48/36 is 49/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    30/2 = 30 × 18/2 × 18 = 540/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    48/36 = 48 × 1/36 × 1 = 48/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/36 + 48/36 = 540 + 48/36 = 588/36
  5. 588/36 simplified gives 49/3
  6. So, 30/2 + 48/36 = 49/3
    In mixed form: 161/3

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