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Add 30/48 and 48/10

1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 4 8/10

30/48 + 48/10 is 217/40.

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,
    48/10 = 48 × 24/10 × 24 = 1152/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 1152/240 = 150 + 1152/240 = 1302/240
  5. 1302/240 simplified gives 217/40
  6. So, 30/48 + 48/10 = 217/40
    In mixed form: 517/40

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