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Add 35/48 and 14/30

35/48 + 14/30 is 287/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/240 + 112/240 = 175 + 112/240 = 287/240
  5. So, 35/48 + 14/30 = 287/240
    In mixed form: 147/240

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