Add 30/7 and 4/48
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 4/48
30/7 + 4/48 is 367/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
30/7 = 30 × 48/7 × 48 = 1440/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/336 + 28/336 = 1440 + 28/336 = 1468/336 - 1468/336 simplified gives 367/84
- So, 30/7 + 4/48 = 367/84
In mixed form: 431/84
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