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Add 30/5 and 48/7

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 6 6/7

30/5 + 48/7 is 90/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    48/7 = 48 × 5/7 × 5 = 240/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/35 + 240/35 = 210 + 240/35 = 450/35
  5. 450/35 simplified gives 90/7
  6. So, 30/5 + 48/7 = 90/7
    In mixed form: 126/7

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