Add 30/48 and 2/30
30/48 + 2/30 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 16/240 = 150 + 16/240 = 166/240 - 166/240 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 30/48 + 2/30 = 83/120
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