Add 30/48 and 54/72
30/48 + 54/72 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
54/72 = 54 × 2/72 × 2 = 108/144 - Add the two like fractions:
90/144 + 108/144 = 90 + 108/144 = 198/144 - 198/144 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 30/48 + 54/72 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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