Add 30/48 and 3/7
30/48 + 3/7 is 59/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
3/7 = 3 × 48/7 × 48 = 144/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 144/336 = 210 + 144/336 = 354/336 - 354/336 simplified gives 59/56
- So, 30/48 + 3/7 = 59/56
In mixed form: 13/56
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