Add 30/8 and 48/18
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 2 12/18
30/8 + 48/18 is 77/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
48/18 = 48 × 4/18 × 4 = 192/72 - Add the two like fractions:
270/72 + 192/72 = 270 + 192/72 = 462/72 - 462/72 simplified gives 77/12
- So, 30/8 + 48/18 = 77/12
In mixed form: 65/12
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