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Add 30/48 and 5/75

30/48 + 5/75 is 83/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1200 + 80/1200 = 750 + 80/1200 = 830/1200
  5. 830/1200 simplified gives 83/120
  6. So, 30/48 + 5/75 = 83/120

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