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Add 30/8 and 48/10

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 4 8/10

30/8 + 48/10 is 171/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    30/8 = 30 × 5/8 × 5 = 150/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    48/10 = 48 × 4/10 × 4 = 192/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/40 + 192/40 = 150 + 192/40 = 342/40
  5. 342/40 simplified gives 171/20
  6. So, 30/8 + 48/10 = 171/20
    In mixed form: 811/20

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