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Add 30/45 and 48/7

1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 6 6/7

30/45 + 48/7 is 158/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    48/7 = 48 × 45/7 × 45 = 2160/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/315 + 2160/315 = 210 + 2160/315 = 2370/315
  5. 2370/315 simplified gives 158/21
  6. So, 30/45 + 48/7 = 158/21
    In mixed form: 711/21

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