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Add 30/45 and 36/48

30/45 + 36/48 is 17/12.

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,
    36/48 = 36 × 15/48 × 15 = 540/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/720 + 540/720 = 480 + 540/720 = 1020/720
  5. 1020/720 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 30/45 + 36/48 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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