Add 36/30 and 14/48
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 14/48
36/30 + 14/48 is 179/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Add the two like fractions:
288/240 + 70/240 = 288 + 70/240 = 358/240 - 358/240 simplified gives 179/120
- So, 36/30 + 14/48 = 179/120
In mixed form: 159/120
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