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Add 30/6 and 45/48

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 45/48

30/6 + 45/48 is 95/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    30/6 = 30 × 8/6 × 8 = 240/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/48 + 45/48 = 240 + 45/48 = 285/48
  5. 285/48 simplified gives 95/16
  6. So, 30/6 + 45/48 = 95/16
    In mixed form: 515/16

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