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Add 30/21 and 30/48

1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 30/48

30/21 + 30/48 is 115/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    30/21 = 30 × 16/21 × 16 = 480/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/336 + 210/336 = 480 + 210/336 = 690/336
  5. 690/336 simplified gives 115/56
  6. So, 30/21 + 30/48 = 115/56
    In mixed form: 23/56

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