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Add 30/3 and 48/80

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 48/80

30/3 + 48/80 is 53/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    30/3 = 30 × 80/3 × 80 = 2400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/240 + 144/240 = 2400 + 144/240 = 2544/240
  5. 2544/240 simplified gives 53/5
  6. So, 30/3 + 48/80 = 53/5
    In mixed form: 103/5

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