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Add 30/48 and 24/10

1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 2 4/10

30/48 + 24/10 is 121/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    24/10 = 24 × 24/10 × 24 = 576/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 576/240 = 150 + 576/240 = 726/240
  5. 726/240 simplified gives 121/40
  6. So, 30/48 + 24/10 = 121/40
    In mixed form: 31/40

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