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Add 30/54 and 15/48

30/54 + 15/48 is 125/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    30/54 = 30 × 8/54 × 8 = 240/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/432 + 135/432 = 240 + 135/432 = 375/432
  5. 375/432 simplified gives 125/144
  6. So, 30/54 + 15/48 = 125/144

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