Add 30/32 and 2/48
30/32 + 2/48 is 47/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96 - Add the two like fractions:
90/96 + 4/96 = 90 + 4/96 = 94/96 - 94/96 simplified gives 47/48
- So, 30/32 + 2/48 = 47/48
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