Add 30/54 and 5/48
30/54 + 5/48 is 95/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
30/54 = 30 × 8/54 × 8 = 240/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432 - Add the two like fractions:
240/432 + 45/432 = 240 + 45/432 = 285/432 - 285/432 simplified gives 95/144
- So, 30/54 + 5/48 = 95/144
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