Add 30/45 and 48/8
1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 6 0/8
30/45 + 48/8 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
48/8 = 48 × 45/8 × 45 = 2160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 2160/360 = 240 + 2160/360 = 2400/360 - 2400/360 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 30/45 + 48/8 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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