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Add 35/48 and 30/72

35/48 + 30/72 is 55/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 72 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    30/72 = 30 × 2/72 × 2 = 60/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/144 + 60/144 = 105 + 60/144 = 165/144
  5. 165/144 simplified gives 55/48
  6. So, 35/48 + 30/72 = 55/48
    In mixed form: 17/48

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