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Add 30/45 and 10/48

30/45 + 10/48 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/720 + 150/720 = 480 + 150/720 = 630/720
  5. 630/720 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 30/45 + 10/48 = 7/8

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