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Add 36/30 and 50/48

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1 2/48

36/30 + 50/48 is 269/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/240 + 250/240 = 288 + 250/240 = 538/240
  5. 538/240 simplified gives 269/120
  6. So, 36/30 + 50/48 = 269/120
    In mixed form: 229/120

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