Add 30/48 and 2/3
30/48 + 2/3 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
30/48 + 32/48 = 30 + 32/48 = 62/48 - 62/48 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 30/48 + 2/3 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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